In this way the Italian coach is rewarded for his excellent work in command of the first team since November, being at the head of the youth team, was promoted by the board to relieve Vincenzo Montella until June.
While the details of the new agreement have not been disclosed in the statement, the Italian press reveals that Gattuso will see an important increase in his salary, he will receive two million euros per season, a figure that represents a considerable increase compared to 120,000 euros that he had been receiving.
With Gattuso, Milan is sixth in Serie A with 51 points and will play the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus. In the Europa League defeated in the second round by Arsenal. “Gattuso has always given priority to the team, putting the team ahead of everything, and when he spoke about his renewal he showed that he was not in a hurry", the club said.
“I hope to continue, do things well and return Milan to where they are used to,” said Gattuso. Meanwhile, Marco Fassone, the club’s executive director, said the club wants to start a "long-term project" with Gattuso. "He never hid the dream of staying in Milan: a dream that has come true today, yes, because from the day he arrived on the bench of the first team, Rino managed to generate enthusiasm and passion for our colors.
