AS Roma are going through an exciting time.
Since Jose Mourinho was ousted from his position as manager and Daniele De Rossi brought in, they’ve been on a wave of positivity.
The convincing victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Europa League last week was the best example of that, but they’re also showing fight when things aren’t all going their own way.
Leeds United’s Diego Llorente was an example of that against Fiorentina on Sunday. With Roma trailing 2-1 going into injury time, Llorente managed to grab an equaliser.
And the loanee from Leeds United is now being celebrated in Italy.
Gazzetta dello Sport call him the ‘surprise hero’ for AS Roma, and he’s certainly been a very good signing for the Serie A club.
During the January window there were reports of PSG interest from both the Italian and French media, suggesting there was genuinely something in the claims.
Now, having made good use of him for a season and a half, Roma have a low clause to buy the player from Leeds United and are then expected to make a big, and quick, profit.
Frustrating, to say the least, for the Championship club.
