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Agent insists Roma want Ferrari

The agent of Roma defender Matteo Ferrari has denied interest from Olympique Lyon.

"I have had no authorisation from Roma to negotiate with other clubs," assured representative Gianni Cori.

"Matteo is not on the market, even if I have received many inquiries about him from several different sides."

The former European Under-21 champion had been linked with the French giants who have won the last six consecutive Ligue 1 titles.

"Around six weeks ago, Roma director of sport Daniele Prade assured us he wanted to extend Ferrari's contract for another three or four years," continued the agent.

"This was not the lead-up to a sale, as Matteo is a firm part of the Roma project. We will gladly accept the Giallorossi's offer, in part because they allowed him to relaunch his image after two years that were not up to standard."

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