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Virtus have reportedly offered a new deal that would add an extra year to Scariolo's current contract, locking the coach with the organization until 2025. The franchise is willing to wait for the coach's decision, Il Resto del Carlino reports.

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna's head coach Sergio Scariolo has been a hot commodity at the end of the season with multiple teams looking at the possibility of hiring the Italian specialist.

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So far, it has been reported that Real Madrid have shown a strong interest in Scariolo. The Toronto Raptors have also met with the coach to discuss the prospect of him returning to the NBA.

Italian Bologna-based newspaper Il Resto del Carlino reports that Virtus have now offered a contract extension to Scariolo that would increase the duration of his contract until 2025, adding a year to the current deal.

The outlet points out that the club is willing to allow Scariolo to take his time before making the decision about his future.

If Scariolo decides to leave Bologna, three candidates have emerged as the frontrunners to replace him - Andrea Trinchieri, who is set to leave FC Bayern Munich, Sasha Djordjevic, and Velimir Perasovic.

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