Roma open talks to extend Hermoso’s contract until 2029
ROME, ITALY - NOVEMBER 07: Mario Hermoso of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Roma have opened talks with Mario Hermoso over a new contract, as the defender has become a key player under Gian Piero Gasperini.
According to Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Giallorossi want to extend his current deal by one or two years, with an option for a further season. That could keep him at the club until 2029. The new terms would involve a slight pay cut, but both sides want to continue together and the talks are progressing well.
Hermoso’s turnaround at Roma
It’s a remarkable turnaround for the Spaniard. He joined on a free transfer from Atlético Madrid in 2024, but after a disappointing start he was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen just six months later.
Hermoso has thrived under Gasperini since returning. His 1,049 minutes across Serie A and the Champions League this season are second only to Wesley’s in the squad. He brings leadership and aggression at the back, and he’s also a threat going forward, regularly breaking the lines and playing direct passes to Donyell Malen.
He scored with a left-footed strike from outside the box in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Sassuolo. That was his third goal of the season and his eighth for Roma.
The club already used an option in May to extend his deal until June 2027.
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