The former Giallorossi star slams the club bosses for their handling of the Italian international’s contract
Former AS Roma star, Vincent Candela, believes that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniele-De-Rossi-c10112 should not be considered as a traitor should he leave the Stadio Olimpico Rome at the end of the 2011/12 season.
De Rossi is in the last year of his contract at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603, and despite being locked in negotiations with the club for the past few months, he has failed to reach an agreement with them. The midfielder will be a free agent at the end
of the season, and has been linked with a move to several clubs across Europe.
Candela has taken a swipe at the bosses of his former club, and believes that the Italian’s contract situation should have been dealt in a better manner. He insists that the club should have reacted on the extension situation two
years ago, and if De Rossi decides to leave, it will only be due to the club’s fault.
The former Bolton Wanderers star insisted that the Italian international is one of the best players in the game, and wants him to stay at Stadio Olimpico Rome for the rest of his career. The 38-year-old insists that he will not
be surprised if De Rossi joins Manchester United or Real Madrid in the next season.
While talking to the reporters, Candela said,
“It shouldn’t have got to this stage. He should have been handed new contract two or three years ago, even if this situation isn’t down to the club’s present owners. Daniele is a Romanista and one of the best players in the world
in terms of his role. I hope that he stays and wins with Roma, but if he did leave to go and join a club like Real Madrid or Manchester United then I wouldn’t define him as a traitor.”
De Rossi has repeatedly expressed his desire of staying with the Giallorossi, but the club is reluctant to meet his salary demands. The midfielder started his professional career with the capital club, and has gone onto make 374
appearances for them.
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