Tuesday, January 8, 2008

De Rossi & Doni Set To Extend Contracts


The future of De Rossi has been called into question over the past few weeks after contacts re-negotiations ran into some difficulties.


However according to reports in Italy, the 24-year-old will pen a £3.75 million-a-year deal that will run until 2012.


De Rossi has rejected offers from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan in order to stay at the Stadio Olimpico, and many believe that the player will replace Francesco Totti as the symbol of Roma once Er Pupone retires.


Giallorossi goalkeeper Alexander Doni is also close to extending his contract with the club.


The 28-year-old has been associated with Milan recently as a possible replacement for compatriot Nelson Dida, who will be sold at the end of the season.


However all this speculation will soon be put to rest as Doni will sign a contract for the next five years, which will see his annual salary double from €800,000 to €1.6m.


In a final piece of good news for Roma, it appears that Alberto Aquilani’s recent contract problems are also close to being resolved.


The 23-year-old was said to be considering his future after being unimpressed by the club’s extension offer.


However the Giallorossi have returned with a far improved proposal and Aquilani is likely to agree to the terms in the near future.

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