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shayan razavi · 30-06-08, 16:09

De Rossi Extends With Roma

The domineering midfielder had been linked with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, whose sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has often stated his public admiration of the player.

Having debuted for his hometown club in 2001, it was never likely he would leave Rome, touted as the successor to Francesco Totti as the icon of the club, and after a slightly nervous wait for Romanistas, the 24-year-old has signed his extension.

De Rossi will earn approximately £5.7 million in the upcoming 2008-09 season, rising to £6 million the following season and going as high as £6.4 million between 2010 and 2012.

De Rossi recently ended a Euro 2008 campaign with Italy in which he performed well on the worst possible note, missing his second high-profile penalty of the season. While the one against Manchester United in the Champions League was simply horribly mis-hit over the bar, this one was expertly saved by Spain captain Iker Casillas, who yesterday lifted the trophy after a win over Germany.

shayan razavi · 13-07-08, 04:30

Inter Confirm Mancini Signing

Mancini's future at Stadio Olimpico has been the subject of intense speculation since the appointment of José Mourinho as coach of the Nerazzurri earlier this summer.

The Special One had been on a quest for a world-class winger for his scheme and the Brazilian midfielder had always topped his shortlist, followed by FC Porto's Ricardo Quaresma.

With news sources in Europe claiming earlier today that Mourinho had decided to not follow his interest in Quaresma, speculation arose that Inter were very on Mancini's deal.

The 27-year-old winger has allegedly signed a four-year deal with Inter Milan after the two clubs concurred on a €13 million fee and will be rewarded with an annual salary of €3,5 million.

Mancini will become Mourinho's first summer signing, with several reports suggesting the Portuguese tactician to be interested in a reunion with Frank Lampard, who he guided during his time at Stamford Bridge.

shayan razavi · 13-07-08, 04:31

Totti Won't Rule Out Azzurri Return

With the recovery from his knee injury proceeding well, Roma captain Francesco Totti talked about his desire to be on the pitch for the Italian Supercup match against champions Inter, and continued not to rule out a return to the Italian national team.
On his feelings after the latest checkup to his knee, he said: "I already felt good after the first control visit, but it was the confirmation things are going steadily.
"Did I miss the ball? Well, a little, but I've been kicking it for about two or three weeks, unlike the first month and a half when I was focusing only on getting my leg back in shape. When I saw I was almost cured, I immediately started to kick the ball to see how the knee would react. I think it's going well.
"I always aimed to get better for the 24th of August for the match against Inter: if things keep going like this, I think and hope I will make it, but the important thing is to come back when I'm completely fit."
On Italy coach Marcello Lippi's comments that he respects his goodbye to the national team, Totti said: "Lippi said the right thing, I think. With him I have a relationship of great respect, also off the pitch, so we speak often. Now, with him being the new national team coach, he will decide. Right now I'm thinking only about getting back in shape.
"Do I think about coming back to the Azzurri? I've never talked about it with him, we'll see later on. Anything could still happen..."

shayan razavi · 13-07-08, 04:32

Roma - Di Natale, Iaquinta or Vucinic?

The sale of spurned Brazilian winger Mancini has injected some much-needed cash into Roma’s books - €13m to be exact. Now that the race to name his successor in the Italian capital has begun, it seems only two players are being mentioned. One of these men would fit particularly well within Luciano Spalletti’s favoured 4-2-3-1 scheme, and he is Antonio Di Natale.

According to Sport Italia journalist, Valentina Ballarini, “Di Natale is the right man for Roma, given Mancini’s departure. He has all the necessary characteristics to take over in what used to be Mancini’s role.”

Notwithstanding the contract extension his client has signed with Udinese, Di Natale’s agent, Patrick Bastianelli, appears to be ready to listen to any offer the Giallorossi may make: “Di Natale is absolutely the right player for Roma, bearing in mind his characteristics and I am convinced that Roma would get a real bargain for him. In my opinion, there is every possibility that the two clubs will negotiate.”

Meanwhile, others like Daniele Caiola of Sport Italia believe Roma already have their man in Mirko Vucinic: “From my perspective, Roma already have the player to replace Mancini out on the left - Vucinic. He will be the one to take over. If Roma must buy, they ought to recruit some young talent.”

Still, others have indicated that Vincenzo Iaquinta would be best suited to play in Roma’s attack. Ubaldo Rightetti, who was part of the Roma side that won the Scudetto in 1983, had this to say on the man currently at Juve: “While any club would be lucky to have Di Natale, I feel Roma need a different type of player - Iaquinta, for example.”

It remains to be seen then if Roma decide to concentrate their efforts on Di Natale or Iaquinta, or instead opt to harness the talent of Vucinic. In any case, they will need to find a substitute who can offer the sort of assurances that Mancini did during his spell at the Olimpico.

shayan razavi · 13-07-08, 04:33

Giuly To PSG Almost Done

Roma are getting ready to sell another player. After letting go of Amantino Mancini, who moved to Inter, and Edgar Alvarez, who moved back to Livorno, it's the turn of Ludovic Giuly.
The French attacker, who didn't manage to get many opportunities last season also because of Mirko Vucinic's exploits, is close to a return to his home country of France.
According to reports on French daily "Le Parisien," Giuly has accepted the offer of PSG, who have offered him a two-year contract worth 300.000 euros per season. The Roman club will earn 2 million euros from the transfer.
The former French international had earlier played for Lyon, Monaco, and Barcelona before making the move to Roma last summer.

shayan razavi · 17-07-08, 05:28

Baptista Wants Roma Move - Agent

The agent of Real Madrid bench-warmer Julio Baptista has admitted that his client would like to join Roma.

The Giallorossi are well known to be in the market for a top class forward, and have been linked heavily in recent weeks to Baptista, who is almost certain to leave Real Madrid after spending large chunks of last season on the bench.

Earlier this week, Roma were tipped by the Spanish press to make a €15m bid for ‘The Beast’, and the player’s agent has admitted that a move is possible.

“At the moment he doesn’t want to talk about things, but I can assure you that he really likes Roma and it would be a very pleasing destination,” Herminio Menedez stated.

“They are an important club and they have played at the highest level in the Champions League over the last few years.

“Furthermore it would be a pleasure for Baptista to play alongside so many fellow Brazilians and top-class players like Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi.”

The Italian press claims that Roma’s preferred signing is Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu, but with a move for the Romanian unlikely, it now seems they will go all out for the 26-year-old Baptista.

The forward has won 41 caps for the Brazil national team, scoring 10 goals.

shayan razavi · 17-07-08, 05:30

Totti Considers Azzurri Return

Francesco Totti has admitted that there is a possibility he may come out of international retirement to play for Italy once again.

The Roma captain played his last game for the Azzurri in the 2006 World Cup final win over France two years ago. Following a season of uncertainty, he finally announced his retirement from international football last year.

However, following the return of Marcello Lippi as coach of the Azzurri, there have been reports that Totti, as well as Alessandro Nesta, may come out of international retirement ahead of the 2010 World Cup campaign.

Nesta yesterday made a statement in which he stressed that there was no chance of him making a comeback, referring to Italy as a “closed chapter”.

Totti though has not ruled out the possibility of returning.

“A return to the national team? We will see,” said the 31-year-old.

Totti’s first focus is to recover from injury after he snapped his anterior cruciate ligament during a match against Livorno at the end of April, and had to undergo surgery.

Er Pupone is being tipped to recover in time for Roma’s Italian SuperCup clash with Inter at the end of August.

ALi_Persia · 19-07-08, 01:26

مانسينى وارد سن سيرو شد
هافبك هجومى تيم فوتبال رم با امضاى قراردادى ۴ ساله رسماً به عضويت باشگاه اينترميلان درآمد. «آمانتينو مانسينى» برزيلى صبح ديروز با حضور در محل باشگاه اينترميلان قراردادى ۴ ساله و ۵/۱۲ميليون يورويى را با اين تيم به امضا رساند تا در فصل جديد با پيراهن نراتزورى در سرى a به ميدان برود. قرارداد اين بازيكن ۲۸ ساله كه در اول آگوست ۱۹۸۰ در «بلو هوريزونته» به دنيا آمد،تا ۳۰ ژوئن ۲۰۱۲ اعتبار دارد و مانسينى هر سال ۵/۲ ميليون يورو دريافت خواهد كرد.مانسينى كه روز گذشته وارد محل باشگاه شد،با استقبال«ماركو برانكا» مدير ورزشى،«گابريله اوريالى» مشاور بخش نقل و انتقالات و «خوزه مورينيو» سرمربى تيم مواجه شد.او نخستين خريد آبى و سياه پوش در فصل جديد است.اين بازيكن برزيلى طى سال هاى ۲۰۰۳ تا ۲۰۰۸ كه از «آتلتيكو مينيه رو» به رم پيوست، ۱۵۴ بازى براى جيالوروسى انجام داد و موفق شد ۴۰ گل نيز به ثمر برساند.

shayan razavi · 01-08-08, 08:23

Roma To Test Barça With Eto'o Bid

Roma are set to test Barcelona and Samuel Eto'o by making a €25m bid for the player along with a contract worth €6m-a-year as they look to prise him away from Camp Nou.

After a summer of speculation surrounding the Cameroonian striker, a solution may now be only days away with the Giallorossi preparing to make their move, according to Sport.

Eto'o returned from an extended holiday intent on answering his critics in Catalunya after the board members and coach Pep Guardiola had gone public with their desire to sell him.

In his first few days back, the former Real Mallorca star insisted that he would only leave for the right offer and details emerged that he was demanding between €8m and €10m per season.

That appeared to be prohibitive with the majority of interested parties pulling out, while Barça's asking price of €30m was also too steep for many.

But Roma have money after the sale of Mancini to Inter and are intent on making a star signing this summer and have identified Eto'o as a player that could help them in Serie A and the Champions League.

An opening gambit of €25m will bring the Blaugrana to the negotiating table, while €6m-per-season has already attracted the interest of Eto'o's agent, José María Mesalles.

Whether a move to Roma appeals will be down to how well Eto'o performs with Barça on their trip to the United States, because he is not keen to leave the club.

His departure would also force Barcelona to make a move for a new striker, but with the majority of their summer targets vowing not to move that could be a factor too.

shayan razavi · 01-08-08, 08:25

Roma Have Made An Offer For Silva - Agent

David Silva’s agent, Julio Llorente, admits that Roma have made an offer for the Los Che midfielder.

The Giallorossi have been after the Spanish international all summer as Luciano Spalletti tries to add some muscle to his side.

Reports in Spain claimed that Silva was on the verge of moving to the Italian capital.

The player’s agent has now confirmed that an offer has been made but he was reluctant to talk any further on the affair.

“I haven’t had any contact with Roma but I know that the Italian club have made an offer to Valencia for the player,” Llorente told LaRomaSiamoNoi.it.

“I do not know in what terms or circumstances this offer was made but I can confirm that Roma did offer a certain amount for Silva.”

The amount believed to have been offered by the club is around €25m and now it’s down to the Mestalla side to respond.

Silva would be a great addition to I Lupi as they prepare to challenge for the Champions League and Scudetto next term.