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Sticks around at Juventus Rugani has agreed to a new contract until 2026, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani would have become a free agent in a month without an extension. He'll continue serving as a trusted deputy in the back. He has logged 10 tackles, eight interceptions, 37 clearances and four blocks in 16 appearances (12 starts) this campaign, scoring twice and helping keep three clean sheets.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Lazio Rugani registered four clearances, one block, one tackle (one won) and three successful duels in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Rugani got the call over Federico Gatti and turned in a solid shift even though his side conceded once. He hadn't played in the previous two games and generally makes the XI only when there are some absences, but that wasn't the case in this one. He has posted five tackles (four won), six clearances, and three blocks in his last four showings, scoring once.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce

Daniele Rugani scored deep into stoppage time to help Juventus end its winless run with a 3-2 victory over Frosinone

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores late game winner versus Frosinone Rugani won five duels and one of one tackle and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Rugani got the call to replace Danilo (ankle) and didn't put up numbers in the back but won it at the buzzer for his side with a great finish from a difficult position charging the box on a corner kick. It's his second goal of the season. His teammate will be close call for next Sunday's clash with Napoli, so he might get another shot. He has logged five tackles (four won), seven clearances and one interception in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Cagliari Rugani had three clerances and two interceptions and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Rugani held his own again while filling in for Danilo and bagged his first goal in years by bundling the ball over the line from inside the six-yard box on a set piece. His teammate isn't a lock to recover for the Inter game after the break. He has started four games in a row, tallying four interceptions, 21 clearances, and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 clearances on day Rugani recorded 11 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Rugani kept busy Sunday, recording a season high of crosses to help keep the clean sheet. He's started four of the five games played so far, recording 19 clearances in that span.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute in Udinese game Rugani came off the bench very late in Round 38's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Rugani was a deep bench option for the second season in a row. He featured ten times (17 starts), notching nine tackles, ten interceptions, 35 clearances, and six blocks.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six clearances versus Atalanta Rugani generated one tackle (zero won), two blocks, six clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Rugani drew the nod as the coach rested Gleison Bremer and responded with another quality showing, even though his opportunities to play are scarce. He has notched seven tackles (zero won), five interceptions, 24 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own agaisnt Napoli Rugani had seven clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Rugani was called upon to replace the banged-up Gleison Bremer and had a pretty good showing while tangling with Victor Osimhen. He has played just six times in Serie A this season, tallying six tackles, five interceptions, 25 clearances, and three blocks.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances against Spezia Rugani had three tackles (zero won), eight clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Rugani filled in for Gleison Bremer (suspension) and had a respectable performance even though he hadn't played in a long while. He has logged eight tackles, seven interceptions, 22 clearances, and three blocks in five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own against Udinese Rugani won eight duels and had three clearances, one block, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Rugani turned in a solid shift while filling in for injured Gleison Bremer and Leonardo Bonucci (thigh), helping Juventus keep another clean sheet. He has registered five tackles, five interceptions, 14 interceptions, and three blocks in four appearances so far.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly busy against Maccabi Haifa Rugani won two of two tackles and seven duels and had three interceptions and four clearances in Tuesday's 0-2 defeat against Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Rugani returned to the XI after a while as Gleison Bremer got the day off and, while he put up pretty good numbers, he was quite underwhelming like most of his teammates. He has tallied two tackles, four interceptions, seven clearances, and one block in two appearances so far.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Fiorentina Rugani had one interception and three clearances and committed one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Rugani came off the bench at halftime but did not put up great stats. He remained a rotational piece in 2021/2022 and recorded 14 tackles, 12interceptions, 49 clearances and six blocks in 14 appearances (11 starts), with five clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Villarreal Rugani won two of four tackles and seven duels and had one clearance in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Rugani put up okay numbers but had a key error that swung the qualification, as he tackled Gerard Moreno in the box late in the second half, paving the way for Villarreal. He will head back to the bench once Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci will be fit enough to start. He ahs posted 13 tackles, nine interceptions, 34 clearances and five blocks in 12 games. Juventus will host Salernitana Sunday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Convincing against Sampdoria Rugani had one interception and 11 clearances and won one tackle and four duels in Sunday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Rugani again filled in for Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini and held his own. The teammates should not be too far off from returning from their injuries, which will relegate him to the bench. He has tallied nine tackles, nine interceptions, 33 clearances and five blocks in 11 appearances. Juventus will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then Salernitana next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Spezia Rugani (thigh) is available and will likely start Sunday against Spezia, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Rugani is fit after missing two weeks with a thigh pull and has strong chances to start since Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio and Alex Sandro are all unavailable for this one. He has logged four tackles, seven interceptions and 15 clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Rugani has been diagnosed with a pull of the biceps femoris muscle in the left thigh and will be re-evaluated in ten days, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani will have to miss at least the next two tilts versus Villarreal and Empoli. Danilo or Alex Sandro will partner Matthijs De Ligt in the midfield of the defense until Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini return.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from starting XI Rugani had some issues during the warmups and has been removed from the starting XI, with Luca Pellegrini replacing him, Torino confirm.

Impact Rugani is not listed on the bench on the League's website and therefore has likely been ruled out altogether. Alex Sandro and Matthijs De Ligt are partnering in the the middle of the defense considering the lack of alternative options, as Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Danilo are also unavailable.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds up versus Milan Rugani had two interceptions and seven clearances and won two of two tackles and seven duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Rugani partnered with Giorgio Chiellini as Leonardo Bonucci (thigh) was out in this one and Matthijs De Ligt not 100 percent, and he had a respectable performance. He has played a lot lately, but Juventus figure to be whole defensively after the break. They will host Verona on February 6th.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus, Lazio advance to Italian Cup quarterfinals

Defending champion Juventus has reached the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup by beating Sampdoria 4-1

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serviceable versus Udinese Rugani had two interceptions and two clearances, won three duels and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Rugani drew another start with Leonardo Bonucci unavailable and Giorgio Chiellini not 100 percent and held his own, although he did not pick up as many stats as his partner Matthijs De Ligt. Chiellini could return to the XI for next Sunday's road game versus Milan.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Rugani (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Zenit.

Impact Rugani is on the bench Tuesday, and is likely to stay on the bench for the entirety of Tuesday's match. The central defender isn't a fantasy option, especially while held out of the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Zenit match Rugani (illness) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Zenit Wednesday.

Impact Rugani is feeling better after being a late scratch for the Saturday game. He has never started so far but he could have an opportunity if the coach decided to rest both Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Verona Rugani will miss Saturday's match versus Verona due to a stomach bug, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani could have been given a chance if the coach decided to rest the starters, but he came down with the illness overnight. Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci are starting in the back in this one.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce

Juventus, Lazio advance to Italian Cup quarterfinals