New De Rossi deal coming slowly

Daniele De Rossi’s contract extension with Roma reportedly depends on the club including a minimum-fee release clause in a new deal.

Midfielder De Rossi’s current agreement with Roma is due to expire at the end of the season, and both parties have been in talks about a new contract.

A recent report suggested Roma had made a final offer of 6 million euros per year for the next five seasons, but negotiations have not led to a new deal just yet.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Roma director Franco Baldini met with De Rossi’s agent Sergio Berti last week to discuss a new contract, and the biggest talking point is believed to be the minimum-fee release clause.

The midfielder reportedly insists on having the option to move on for a set fee in case Roma fail to qualify for the Champions League over the next few seasons.

Clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring the 28-year-old’s situation at the Stadio Olimpico.