Manchester United and Chelsea target Radja Nainggolan ends speculation by penning new four-year deal at Roma
- Radja Nainggolan has signed a new four-year contract at Roma
- The Belgian midfielder was sought after by Manchester United and Chelsea
- Roma moved to the Stadio Olimpico from Cagliari in January 2014
- He has scored 21 goals in 161 appearances for the Italian capital club
Sought-after midfielder Radja Nainggolan has signed a new four-year contract with Roma.
The 29-year-old Belgian, who had been linked to Chelsea and Manchester United, has committed to the Serie A club until June 30, 2021.
On Thursday he told the club's website: 'I've shown that I always wanted to do this. I'm happy to be here.'
Radja Nainggolan has signed a new four-year contract at Roma and ended speculation
The Belgium international midfielder piqued the interest of Manchester United and Chelsea
Nainggolan moved to the Stadio Olimpico from Cagliari in January 2014 and has since made 161 appearances for the Giallorossi, scoring 27 goals.
'We are happy that Radja has agreed to spend the most important phase of his career with us,' said Roma president Jim Pallotta.
'Last season he proved he was one of the best midfielders in the world and so it was no surprise he was linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs.
'But there was never any chance he was going elsewhere, he loves Roma and we're happy to have him here.'
He has scored 21 goals in 161 appearances for the Italian capital club and will continue there
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