Roma open talks to extend Hermoso’s contract until 2029

Roma open talks to extend Hermoso’s contract until 2029Roma 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.ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 07: Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammate Mario Hermoso 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)Hermoso’s turnaround at RomaIt’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.