Nicolo Zaniolo Becomes Paulo Fonseca’s Mainstay Player at AS Roma

DBasia.news –  Nicolo Zaniolo ended the transfer speculation by signing a new contract with AS Roma. It was the right decision as he is the mainstay of Roma’s coach, Paulo Fonseca.

Zaniolo’s work ties with the Giallorossi will last until June 30, 2024. According to the player, the decision to extend his service period with the team is an easy choice.

Zaniolo had the opportunity to continue his development process with Paulo Fonseca. Giallorossi’s new coach seems to rely so much on Zaniolo, if you using the official preseason matches as a reference.

Fonseca almost always gave Zaniolo a starting post for the four official trial parties the Giallorossi had undertaken. Zaniolo performance since the first minute when Rome faced Perugia (3-1), Lille (3-2), and Real Madrid (2-2).

When Roma fought with the Athletic Club, Zaniolo finished shortly after the change of rounds. Fonseca has tried Zaniolo in various positions, the most common being the wing attacker and trequartista or the hole attacker in the 4-2-3-1 grip made by Fonseca.

Zaniolo has already shown his potential as a topnotch trequartista when Rome met Real Madrid at the Mabel Green Cup last weekend. He is intelligent in placing positions, making movements, and identifying gaps in the opponent’s back line.

His clever individual actions has opened the way for Diego Perotti to score. In addition to a record of assists in the party against Real Madrid, Zaniolo has also previously contributed a goal when Rome beat Lille 3-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.