Daniele De Rossi signed a new five-year contract extension yesterday with AS Roma.

The midfielder is now set to stay in the Italian capital until 2017 and will make €10 million a year. De Rossi has been with the Giallorossi his entire professional career, and the 28-year-old is nicknamed Capitan Futuro (future captain) and is expected to lead Roma once the legendary Francesco Totti retires. The biggest reason De Rossi is staying with Roma is because of new coach Luis Enrique.

“L. Enrique was fundamental in helping me to make this choice. I can already say that he's one of the best coaches I've ever had," De Rossi said in a press conference after signing with Roma.

The Spanish born coach has implemented a new style for Roma this season that suits De Rossi’s play. The midfielder is allowed to possess the ball deep in his own half and start up the Giallorossi attack; the same way Sergio Busquets sets up the Barcelona offense.

Teams like Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid have been interested in De Rossi in the past.

Roma are trying to rebuild under Enrique’s attack minded system, and De Rossi is an integral part of the team. The midfielder had to be signed if Roma is going to compete for Scudetto(s) (Italian Trophy) in the future. He sets up everything for Roma, and his ability to help defend as a midfielder allows the Roma fullbacks to help join the attack, which is something Enrique wants his team to be able to due. Also, his experience of playing in Serie A for 10 years will help bring together a very young Roma squad.