Mancini Set For Contract Re-Negotiations The chances of Amantino Mancini have been boosted after it was revealed that the player’s agent will meet wi

It had seemed inevitable that Mancini would leave Roma either this month or in the summer after discussions to extend his contract, which runs out in 2009, completely collapsed.


Roma have so far refused to break their salary cap to meet Mancini’s demands, leading to interest from a host of clubs including Liverpool, Lyon and Manchester City.


However there is still some hope remaining that the skilful winger could stay as new talks have been arranged for this week.


“There is a problem with the contract talks, but it is just a financial issue,” Pradè revealed on the Roma Channel. “Mancini’s professionalism has never been under question.

“In the next week, on Tuesday or Wednesday, we will meet his agent Gilmar Veloz and go forward with discussions.

“It’s only normal that there are things to talk about as everyone tries to protect their own interests.

“The important thing is that this doesn’t have an effect in the dressing room. These kind of things can cause unrest, so we need to manage it well.”


Mancini was in fine form yesterday afternoon, scoring a thunderous winner in Roma’s 2-1 win at Atalanta.