Kevin Strootman signs new five-year deal at Roma

Kevin Strootman in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
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Roma playmaker Kevin Strootman signs a new five-year deal at the Serie A giants, keeping the 27-year-old in the Italian capital until at least the summer of 2022.

Roma have announced that playmaker Kevin Strootman has signed a new long-term deal at the Serie A club, keeping the 27-year-old in the Italian capital until at least 2022.

The midfielder has endured a tough time in Rome since joining in 2013 following a number of high-profile injuries, but the Dutchman was finally able to put together a string of performances having made 45 appearances for the Giallorossi this term.

"This extension is special for me," Strootman said in a statement on the club's official website.

"I really want to win something here, and I will do everything I can to achieve that. Everyone at the club was behind me during my injury, and that is another reason I am delighted to stay."

When fit Strootman has also proven an important part of the Netherlands setup, having won 32 caps for his country.

Kevin Strootman in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
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