Roma have announced that defender 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.
Roma have announced that defender 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.”
Sporting director Gianluca Petrachi then praised the 32-year-old’s leadership qualities, backing him to help guide the Lupi’s younger players.
“Federico is a key player within our squad, and because of that we are delighted to be able to extend his contract.
“We will be relying on his ability and his experience, qualities which will also be hugely important in the growth and development of our younger players.
“Federico will be a mentor for our defence and for our lads.”
Fazio becomes the fourth Roma player to pen a renewal this summer after Nicolo Zaniolo, Edin Dzeko and Cengiz Under.