There was a good news regarding Roma squad because their defender Chris Smalling has been decide to extended his contract and he will be at Roma until 2025 and Smalling said he feel comfortable to playing at Roma so it was easy decide for him when Roma offering contract extension because he want to play at this team much longer and this season Smalling has been played 32 matches in Serie A and he is one important defender for AS Roma and no wonder Roma are willing to give him contract extension because Mourinho was very satisfied with his performance and Smalling was arrived to Roma since 2019 although Roma has been changing coaches several times but Smalling always be gets one place in starting lineup
In my opinion, Chris Smalling really deserved the contract extension and it is quite evident that this season the Roma defense is so solid with him. It looks like Roma know how to appreciate their players who have contributed fully over the past few seasons and Smalling is one of those players.
Mourinho seems also very happy because one of his former players at Manchester United can get a contract extension for up to two more seasons with Roma. Smalling is not young anymore and he is already 33 years old, but maybe after the end of his contract Roma will get a replacement soon.
He already an important part of Roma defense, although he is already 33 years but he plays very well, yes indeed really deserved the contract extension. Moreover, his performance has increased after Jose Mourinho become coach of Roma, if in the next two seasons he can play very well again, then I'm sure he will definitely be signed again and end his career at Roma. Currently Roma need a new striker to sharpen their attack line, I wonder what Mourinho will do in the transfer market, the rumor Mourinho want to exchanging the formidable defender of AS Roma with striker West Ham.