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Roma warn Manchester City off De Rossi

ESPNsoccernet staff
August 24, 2011
Daniele de Rossi was described as 'perfect' by Roberto Mancini © PA Photos
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Manchester City target Daniele de Rossi will not be leaving Roma, insists Giallorossi coach Luis Enrique.

De Rossi, who has yet to extend his contract with the Serie A outfit and has less than year on his current deal, has been the subject of transfer speculation after City boss Roberto Mancini reportedly described the Italy international as "absolutely perfect'' for his club.

However, Luis Enrique has revealed that Roma are already in negotiations to extend the 28-year-old's contract and expects De Rossi to remain in Rome. "He wants to stay and the club wants to keep him and I can only speak highly of him," said Luis Enrique. "The two sides must find an agreement.''

De Rossi, 28, has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months with Manchester United, City and Chelsea among the clubs reportedly keen to acquire his services.

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