December 30-according to the “Evening Post” reported that if Smalling does not accept the pay cut, Rome is not expected to provide a new contract renewal offer.
Smalling is undoubtedly one of the key players in Roma’s defence and is also Rome’s leader in the dressing room. According to the Evening Post, Smalling’s contract with Roma expires in June next year, so the two sides have a contract renewal problem.
There is a renewal clause in Smalling’s contract, which allows him to renew his contract with the club for another season after 50% attendance, but this clause can only be activated by the players.
One way to persuade players to renew their contract is for Roma to return to the Champions League and Smalling hopes to play with Roma.
Roma have told Smalling that he is willing to extend his contract for another two years, but only if Smalling agrees to a pay cut. If Smalling does not accept the contract, Roma are not expected to make a new offer to complete the renewal.