Roma extends Ebrima Darboe’s contract

Gambian international midfielder Ebrima Darboe has extended his contract with Italian topflight side AS Roma.

The 20-year-old extended his stay with the Italian Capital-based team until 2026.

Bakoteh-born player, Darboe exploded onto the Roma first team last season under Paulo Fonseca, becoming one of the few bright spots of spring 2021 as the rest of Roma’s squad fell apart at the seams.

The Scorpions midfield maestro played 6 matches and 384 minutes last season with the Giallorossi, earning him the number four spot in Roma’s Youth Countdown this summer.

Although he is only found the pitch once in Serie A this season, his four Conference League appearances have apparently convinced José Mourinho that the Gambian midfielder has what it takes to be a long-term piece for the Giallorossi.

Darboe only had one season with the Primavera before moving up to the senior squad.

He is part of Coach Tom Saintfiet squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next month.