Roma boss Paulo Fonseca has confirmed he would like to extend Manchester United loanee Chris Smalling's stint at the club by at least another season.
The 30-year-old centre-back joined the Serie A side on loan last summer, and with that deal expiring at the end of this season, Fonseca is keen to keep the on-loan defender at the Stadio Olimpico.
Speaking to ESPN, Fonseca admitted he has been impressed with Smalling's professionalism and humility as well as its adaptation to the Italian league, which he says has historically been tough for English defenders.