DBasia.news – As if ending the transfer speculation in the transfer market this summer, Nicolo Zaniolo responded with a new contract extension with AS Roma. Zaniolo’s salary has also increased dramatically in the Giallorossi.
Nicolo Zaniolo came to AS Roma in the summer transfer market in 2018. The Italian midfielder was part of Radja Nainggolan’s deal with Inter Milan.
Surprisingly Nicolo Zaniolo appeared impressive with AS Roma in its inaugural season. Zaniolo immediately sealed a place in the Giallorossi midfield.
His neat appearance made Nicolo Zaniolo a target of several Europe’s top teams. Juventus became the club with the most interest in Zaniolo’s signature.
However, now Nicolo Zaniolo has signed a new contract with AS Roma that lasts up to 2024. According to rumors, the 20-year-old’s salary has risen dramatically from 700,000 euros per season to 2.5 million euros per season.
Nicolo Zaniolo was pleased with the extension of the contract. The Inter Milan soccer academy graduate hopes to be slicker with AS Roma.
“It was easy for me to choose AS Roma in the summer of last year and it is easier now, after one season. The club makes me love the jersey and the city more,” Nicolo Zaniolo said.
“I want to thank AS Roma for allowing me to be one with this jersey. Extending the contract at AS Roma is my wish,” he continued.
In his inaugural season, Nicolo Zaniolo appeared in 36 matches in various events for AS Roma. In that period, Zaniolo scored six goals and two assists.