Inter firm up Mazzarri commitment

Coach Walter Mazzarri has agreed a one-year contract extension that will see him guide FC Internazionale Milano until 2016.

Mazzarri assumed the Inter helm in summer 2013 and his initial terms were due to expire at the end of 2015. Last season the 52-year-old led the Nerazzurri to fifth place, earning a UEFA Europa League play-off slot.

"First of all I'd like to thank president Erick Thohir," said former SSC Napoli, UC Sampdoria and Reggina Calcio boss Mazzarri. "He's shown once again that he believes in me and the project we began a year ago. I hope I can repay the faith shown in me with my work on the pitch. I'll do everything in my power to get Inter back where they belong in Italy and Europe."

Thohir added: "We're very happy to have extended our coach's contract. With this extension we have made it clear that Mazzarri is a cornerstone of our project. I'm confident with the hard work and dedication he has shown he'll achieve great things at this club."