Marten de Roon and Roma, a story that could continue beyond this season.
Arrived in the summer from Atalanta, the Dutch midfielder quickly demonstrated his potential as a valuable asset for Gasperini.
His performances on the pitch have been positive, both technically and physically. And so, despite turning 36 in March, discussions are already underway at Trigoria regarding a contract renewal.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the club intends to keep the former Atalanta captain, provided he continues to perform as expected and remains eager to play.
This doesn’t seem to be a problem at the moment. De Roon, however, prefers to take things one day at a time, without planning too far ahead: feeling good and maintaining his motivation remain his top priorities.
Gian Piero Gasperini, above all, is further strengthening the relationship with Roma. The bond between the two goes far beyond that of coach and player, so much so that the Dutchman could even join the coaching staff in the future. This possibility is still far from being finalized, but it speaks to their mutual respect. After all, De Roon himself acknowledged how much Gasperini has changed his “life and career.”
Financial considerations won’t be an obstacle.
They weren’t three months ago, when the coach personally called De Roon to convince him to follow him to the capital, and they shouldn’t be, even if he renews his contract. Roma wants to continue to rely on his experience, while the midfielder is focused solely on staying healthy and making himself useful. There will be time for the future, perhaps once again alongside Gasperini.
