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Roma are preparing to tie down centre-back Mario Hermoso with a two-year contract extension that includes an option for a third season, according to Sky Sport. The Spaniard is having the best campaign of his time in the Italian capital, and the club are keen to keep him. Hermoso has 14 appearances and 3 goals this season. Gasperini rarely leaves him out: the defender has missed just one match so far, the game against Cagliari on 27 October. Otherwise he has started every game or come on in the second half. His strong performances have convinced the club to keep building around him. The current agreement expires in June, which is why talks have already begun. Both parties want to continue together, and a deal appears to be a matter of time.

AS Roma have extended the contract of 2010-born defender Lorenzo Dattilo, according to SkySport, keeping the youngster at the club for the foreseeable future. Dattilo had been at the centre of several transfer rumours, with Atletico Madrid having tried to take him away from Trigoria over the summer. Dattilo, however, was clear that renewing with Roma was his priority. He has now signed a three-year contract, which for the time being puts off any possible departure. Dattilo is part of the youth international set-up and a few months ago was crowned European Under-17 champion. The deal reflects Roma's commitment to their academy talent, with the club now securing one of its promising young players on a long-term basis while Atletico's interest has been kept at bay.

Roma have secured one of the most promising talents in their youth sector, with left-back Lorenzo Dattilo, born in 2010, signing a three-year contract with the Giallorossi. The move sees the club beat the competition from several European sides, above all Atletico Madrid. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Spanish club were ready to invest in the 16-year-old during the summer transfer window, but Dattilo had always made clear he wanted to continue his journey in the capital. The signing closes speculation over his future and confirms the mutual trust between the player and Roma. Dattilo is considered one of the most interesting prospects in the Roma academy. Last summer he was crowned European champion with Italy's Under-17 side, starting despite being under age, a prestigious result that drew the attention of many international scouts. This season the young full-back has already moved up to the Under-18 team, while continuing to shine with Roma's Under-17s, where he has scored one goal and provided one assist in the league. The new three-year contract is therefore an important recognition of his development and another sign of the club's intention to nurture its talent. Roma avoid the risk of losing another gem from their academy, resisting the interest of a prestigious club such as Atletico Madrid. Dattilo remains at Trigoria, where he can continue his development in the yellow and red. Source: Gianluca Di Marzio