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Roma expect midfielder Daniele De Rossi to pen a new contract amid reported interest from Manchester City, according to Giallorossi chief executive Claudio Fenucci.

De Rossi's future has been the subject of speculation for a while, with the 28-year-old yet to agree a new contract with the club.

The Italy international's current deal expires next summer but Fenucci insists there is an acceptable offer on the table and he fully expects De Rossi to commit his future to the club.

"We have presented an offer to extend to De Rossi, and I think it is in the interest of the player and club to continue this relationship," Fenucci is quoted as saying by La Repubblica.

"We just have to find the right balance and I am convinced that in the end we will come out on top. As is the case in these matters, there is a request from the player and an offer from the club.

"It's about structuring the contract based on this viewpoint; a flexible deal to suit the player's wishes and the Roma of the future."

The Roma board have shown their willingness to back new boss Luis Enrique in the transfer market after welcoming the likes of Bojan and Maarten Stekelenburg to the Stadio Olimipco this summer, and the Giallorossi manager sees De Rossi as an important part of his plans.

Sporting director Walter Sabatin outlined the club's desire to hold onto De Rossi last week, saying: "Daniele is not subject to negotiations, as he has never and will never be on the market. We are in talks over the renewal and will not begin any process with other clubs. He is not for sale.

"I'd prefer to have long negotiations over the contract renewal and risk losing him in a year than let him go today. The club will do everything possible to keep hold of De Rossi."

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