"Roma" prepares to buy out Ch. Smalling's contract © JumpStory

"Roma" leaders remained pleased with the borrowed defender Chris Smalling's game.

As journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports, the "Serie A" club is already preparing to buy out the 29-year-old Englishman's contract, which belongs to "Man Utd".

According to a press representative, the "Serie A" team was impressed by the experienced footballer's leadership qualities, which were evident in the five matches played.

Ch. Smalling played for "Man Utd" team since 2010 until last summer when he moved to Italy.