Lulli Extends Contract with Roma Until 2031

Roma have formalised a new contract with Emanuele Lulli, a 19-year-old left-back who came through the club's academy. The five-year agreement was reached last week, and the player will remain at the club until June 2031.

According to a report by Calciomercato.com, Lulli will earn a net salary of 500 thousand euros per season. The total earnings could rise to around 1 million euros with bonuses tied to his performance and the team's targets. The deal represents a notable step up for a player in the first season of his professional career.

Lulli was close to joining Avellino on loan in the summer. However, Gian Piero Gasperini decided to keep the young player in the first team after what he saw during the preseason. Since then, Lulli has found a place in the rotation, and he scored his first Serie A goal in the 2-0 win over Genoa earlier this month. Gasperini described the player as a "force of nature" and said that he surpasses everyone in the squad, Wesley included, in terms of athleticism, speed and stamina.

The young defender has also been called up to the Italy U21 squad. His performances have caught the attention of Italy head coach Roberto Mancini. Born and raised in Palestrina, and a Roma supporter since childhood, Lulli is the second academy product to commit his future to the club, following Niccolò Pisilli.