Baptista going nowhere, says agent

Julio Baptista has no intention of leaving Roma in the near future, according to his agent.

The Brazil forward was strongly linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico this summer.

Reports in Italy claim Baptista could leave the Italian outfit in January and return to former club Sevilla.

But Baptista’s agent Herminio Menendez told Corriere dello Sport: “I can rule out those reports.

“Julio is very happy at Roma and he is only thinking about Roma and next year’s World Cup.

“We have had no contact with Sevilla or any other clubs.”

Baptista scored nine goals in 27 league appearances with the Giallorossi last season after joining the Roman club from Real Madrid.

Injuries have limited the 28-year-old to just two league appearances this term, but Menendez is convinced Baptista will soon return to action.

“The recovery is going well and I believe Julio will soon return to play as his muscular injury is not serious,” he said.

“He has a great relationship with (Roma coach Claudio) Ranieri.”

Baptista is under contract with Roma until June 2012.