Roma set Benatia deadline

By Football Italia staff

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has reportedly handed Mehdi Benatia a deadline by which to find another club, or he will stay.

The centre-back has been linked with a move away from the Giallorossi ever since the end of last season, when declarations relating to his contract situation emerged.

Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United continue to be linked with the 27-year-old and now Roma have apparently made clear their position to the player.

La Repubblica report that Sporting director Walter Sabatini has issued Benatia with a specific deadline by which to sort out his future.

It is understood that the official has told the player that after August 24, the club will not be willing to negotiate a potential sale.

The Lupi are seen as ready to negotiate his potential exit at a figure of between €32m and €35m.

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