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'I would like him to stay' - Roma boss Fonseca 'surprised' by how quickly Smalling has adapted to Serie A

Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca has revealed that he would like to see Chris Smalling remain at Stadio Olimpico beyond the current season.

Smalling joined the Italian giants on a season-long loan from Manchester United back in August, after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The 30-year-old was restricted to just 24 Premier League appearances in 2018-19, and faced criticism for his performances in defence as the Red Devils slipped to a sixth-placed finish.

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He was thrown in at the deep end upon his arrival at Roma, and soon managed to rediscover his best form to help the club push for Champions League qualification.