Zaniolo divides Roma fans: contract extension in doubt

A picture of Nicolò Zaniolo posted on Instagram by his mother has divided Roma fans and, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, the midfielder’s contract extension is in doubt.

Zaniolo sustained two different knee injuries in 2020. The last one occurred in September, during a Nations League clash between Italy and The Netherlands.

The Italian is currently working on his recovery and is expected to return to action in March.

A picture of Nicolò Zaniolo posted on Instagram by his mother has divided Roma fans and, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, the midfielder’s contract extension is in doubt.

Zaniolo sustained two different knee injuries in 2020. The last one occurred in September, during a Nations League clash between Italy and The Netherlands.

The Italian is currently working on his recovery and is expected to return to action in March.

A picture posted by his mother Francesca Costa on the New Year’s Eve, however, has made people talk. Zaniolo, in fact, is shown in a dip, standing on his injured leg.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Roma have not taken well the controversies aroused on social media, adding the contract extension of the Italy international is now in doubt.

His contract expires in June 2024.

Zaniolo’s private life is hitting headlinesof late. This week, he confirmed via social media that he has broken up with long-term girlfriend Sara Scaperrotta and started a relationship with Romanian model Madalina Ghenea.

The former Inter and Fiorentina confirmed his ex-girlfriend is pregnant with his baby.