El Shaarawy renews contract with Milan until 2017

El Shaarawy renews contract with Milan until 2017

Published Jul. 25, 2012 2:49 p.m. ET

AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy has extended his contract at the Serie A club through to 2017.

The 19-year-old El Shaarawy impressed after signing from Genoa last offseason, scoring two goals in 22 league appearances for Milan.

El Shaarawy spent the 2010-11 season on loan at Padova, helping the Serie B team to the playoff final and winning the award for the league's best player.

El Shaarawy is widely considered to be one of the most highly rated youngsters in Italy.

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Milan announced the extension on Wednesday.

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