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The father of breakout Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo has confirmed that the midfielder will reject the advances of Juventus to remain with the Giallorossi.
Zaniolo, who arrived from Inter in the summer, has emerged as one of Italian football's brightest prospects this season, and has caught the attention of a number of top European clubs. The 19-year-old was a Juventus fan growing up, and the Bianconeri have been linked with him, but his father Igor has refuted speculation in an interview with Corriere Dello Sport - while also responding to reports that controversial super-agent Mino Raiola wants Zaniolo to become his client. "Raiola asked for information and is interested in Zaniolo, but [Claudio] Vigorelli will remain Nicolo’s agent for a long time," he explained. “At the end of the season there will be a meeting with Roma for his renewal, and there won’t be any problems. “On both sides there’s a willingness to conclude negotiations in a positive way. The recent talk has been bad for Roma and Nicolo. “We all have to row on the same boat if he is to develop properly. We mustn’t upset the fans and club: Roma are going for third place, there’s the derby and then the match against Porto: for him the priority is the team and he only wants to think about the pitch." The developments come after Zaniolo was recently caught on camera saying that his goal is to stay with Roma for the rest of his career. Aside from his playing ability, the Fiorentina youth product has also stood out for his humility, and given his father's other comments, it's clear to see where it comes from. “Yesterday he spent the day at home with his mother. He wants to stay focused on Roma’s upcoming games in Serie A and Champions League," Igor continued. “The first leg against Porto was a good test, but of course it’s not enough. We won’t hide his quality as it’s undeniable, but obviously we mustn’t stop now because he hasn’t done anything yet. “[His talent] will have to be confirmed in the final part of the season and then the next few years. If he stops at his two goals against Porto then we’re at the beginning of the end. "The derby? I’m pumped for it. The derby is always a special game and there’s a fantastic atmosphere for it in the city. Nicolo is fired up, but I hope he’s more relaxed than I am.”
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