TUZIDLO: Roma have announced that ‘mentor’ Federico Fazio has signed a new contract, taking him through to 2021.
Fazio initially joined Roma on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2016 and has gone on to establish himself as a key player for the Giallorossi, making 135 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
“It’s my second renewal with the club and I am incredibly pleased,” he told the club’s official website.
“From the very first day here I have felt that the club has confidence in me, something that is important to every player.
"I’ve sensed that belief from everyone who works at Trigoria – a place I want to stay at for the long-term.”