C4 Roma pass on Doni | Tuesday 10 July, 2007 |
Rejuvenated Atalanta forward Cristiano Doni has ended speculation linking him with Roma by confirming he will stay with the Orobici.
The 34-year-old enjoyed a revelatory season at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia netting 13 times having returned to Italy from Mallorca last summer.
Doni’s exploits sparked suggestions that hometown club Roma may sign the ex-Bologna man as cover for next season, but agent Paolo Conti has revealed that no formal offer was made.
“There was nothing concrete from the Giallorossi,” he told Teleradiostereo 92.7. “We know that Roma rate him very highly, but he will be staying at Atalanta next year.
“We are now considering talks with the club regarding extending Cristiano’s contract which expires at the end of June 2008.”
Roma will also not be making a move for the unsettled Valeri Bojinov, according to sporting director Daniele Prade’ despite recent speculation that the Lupi were lining up a bid for the Bulgarian.
“I can assure you that we have no interest in Bojinov,” he stated on Firenzeviola.it.
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