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Aleksandar Kolarov has claimed that Roma will soon start to feel the void left by Daniele De Rossi when the captain departs.
Roma confirmed earlier this week that De Rossi would not be offered a new contract despite his 18 years of service to the club, a decision which has enraged supporters, who have been protesting outside the club headquarters today. In an interview with DAZN, Kolarov has revealed his thoughts on the situation of his captain. "I consider Daniele a brother," he said. "The first match I played with Roma was in Bergamo against Atalanta. Sometimes before certain matches captains give a speech, but Daniele always does so and when I heard him talk and the emotion he transmitted I thought to myself how good this guy is. "I’ve been through a lot in my career, but I’ve never seen someone so passionate about a club. "I’m a Red Star supporter and didn’t have the good fortune to spend my entire career there because the ambitions were different. He was lucky enough to play for the club he loves. "We often talked in the dressing room about our careers because I'm almost 34 and in July he will be 36; we have our better years behind us. He said he wanted to finish here, but we all saw what happened. I think in 3 or 4 months when the next season starts, everyone will realise what Daniele De Rossi was for Roma." The pair have a good relationship, with De Rossi stepping in to heal the rift between Kolarov and the Giallorossi supporters earlier in the season - after which, it should be noted, the Serbian's performances have vastly improved. Kolarov also reserved words of praise for Alessandro Florenzi, who will be the next Roman to carry on the spirit of the club following De Rossi's exit in the summer. "He was lucky enough to play with Totti and De Rossi and has had excellent examples, but this also involves huge responsibility because we all know how Totti and De Rossi are considered in Rome," explained Kolarov. "He is a smart guy, he will know how to react in the right way." Want more Roma news on your timeline? Like the new Giallorossi Yorkshire Facebook page!
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