Mehdi Benatia has reportedly ruled out a move away from Roma this summer, despite interest from numerous Prem clubs.
Man United, Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with the Morocco international over the course of the summer. The Blues have recently ruled themselves out of the running, and The Red Devils were believed to be leading the chase and close to a deal but, according to ESPN, Benatia has told fans at his side’s training camp in Austria to ‘relax’ as he will be ‘staying put’.
Roma boss Rudi Garcia has already dismissed the idea of selling the defender this transfer window. He told reporters:
“As far as I can see he has a four-year contract and that’s all that needs to be said.”
So it looks like the 27-year old could be staying put in Serie A for another season, if this is anything to go by.
By Charlie Gregory
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