Facundo Roncaglia’s agent confirms he is “discussing” a contract renewal with Fiorentina.
The defender has been a key part of the Viola side which has leapt to the top of Serie A, making nine starts for Paulo Sousa’s side.
“Facundo is very happy and I am too,” Claudio Curti told FirenzeViola.
“He’s worked hard, and the results are there. Paulo Sousa spoke to Facundo and convinced him to continue his career in Florence.
Facundo Roncaglia’s agent confirms he is “discussing” a contract renewal with Fiorentina.
The defender has been a key part of the Viola side which has leapt to the top of Serie A, making nine starts for Paulo Sousa’s side.
“Facundo is very happy and I am too,” Claudio Curti told FirenzeViola.
“He’s worked hard, and the results are there. Paulo Sousa spoke to Facundo and convinced him to continue his career in Florence.
“He loves this city, but he wanted to feel appreciated and the Coach certainly made him feel important. Paulo Sousa has a lot of faith in him, and that’s the most important thing.
“A renewal? We’ve made progress in that direction, we’ve been discussing it since last summer. The next few months will be decisive.
“He’s really happy in Florence, but the next one is the most important contract of his life. We’re asking for at least four years [Roncaglia is 28], because he has to know his role, also to go to the national team.
“It’s my hope that the Fiorentina hierarchy – with whom we’ve always been on good terms – understand the importance of the next deal for Facundo and his career.”
Curti also gave his opinion on whether the Viola can go on and win the Scudetto.
“They’re on their way to do it. I knew Sousa even before he arrived in Florence, and I was convinced that he’d do well.
“He has a great relationship with everyone, and he’s got the dressing room behind him, and that’s his secret weapon.
“He’s not just the Coach, he’s also part of the squad.”