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Max Allegri vows to say at Juventus after landing Italy coach of the year

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri says he will remain with the club for another season after being named Italy's coach of the year for the second time.

Allegri, who first won the Panchina d'Oro award while coaching Cagliari in 2009, steered Juve to the Serie A title and to a Champions League final against Barcelona last season.

The former AC Milan manager also won the Coppa Italia during his first year in charge at Juventus Stadium and has recently been linked with reigning Premier League champions Chelsea. But he said he will not be looking to move this summer.

He told Sky Sport Italia: "Next year, I will still be the coach of Juventus because I have another year on my contract. There's never been anything [with other clubs].

"I'm fine here and there are no problems. Now we're thinking of a fifth Scudetto in a row and the Coppa Italia. We work to improve every year."

In accepting his award, he told legaserie.it: "I must thank my players, because if I deserve this award then it's down to them.

"I work hard every year to improve myself and my squad and to realise the potential I know we have."

Lazio chief Stefano Pioli came second in the voting for the "Golden Bench" while current Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri finished third after managing to keep Empoli in Serie A last term.

The award for Serie B coach of the year went to Roberto Stellone of Frosinone, who guided the southern club to an historic promotion to the top flight in May.

Teramo coach Vincenzo Vivarini was recognised for his work with the Lega Pro outfit from Abruzzo.

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