Stephan El Shaarawy has confirmed that he will leave AS Roma after the season. The expiring contract of the 33-year-old winger will not be extended, and his last home appearance at the Stadio Olimpico is to be a derby. This is the end of a long story with ups, injuries, comebacks and a trophy that Giallorossi fans will remember for years.
El Shaarawy announced his departure from Roma
Stephan El Shaarawy announced on social media that his time at AS Roma is coming to an end. The footballer described his stay at the club as an important chapter of his life, in which there was room for sporting ambitions, strong emotions, more difficult moments and a sense of belonging to the city and the team. He did not just quote dry facts, but said goodbye in a personal tone, emphasizing gratitude to the club, teammates, staff and fans.
The Italian also noted that the last home match would be of special importance to him. The Rome derby is to be his farewell to the Stadio Olimpico as a host player. For a player who has built a strong relationship with Roma fans over the years, it is difficult to imagine a more emotional scene at the end of this story.
From Genoa to the big transfer to Milan
El Shaarawy took his first serious steps in professional football in Genoa, and then developed on loan in Padova. It was there that he began to show talent that quickly led him to Milan. The strongest moment of his stay at San Siro was the 2012/2013 season, when he became one of the most interesting young attacking players in Italy.
Later, its development was not so smooth. Health problems slowed down his career, and the attempt to rebuild his form at AS Monaco did not bring the expected result. The breakthrough was the move to Roma, where the winger regained stability and began to regularly influence the team’s play again.
Two stages in Roma and an important European trophy
El Shaarawy’s first stay at Roma was between 2016 and 2019. It did not end with winning a trophy, but the player was in solid form and recorded numbers that confirmed his usefulness. After this period, he took advantage of the lucrative offer of Shanghai Shenhua, although he did not stay in China for long.
He returned to Rome in January 2021 and from then on he played a different role than before. He wasn’t always the first choice for the starting lineup, but he gave the team quality, experience and a willingness to work at various points in the season. The most important success of this stage was the victory in the Conference League in the 2021/2022 season, which holds a special place in his farewell to the club.
The numbers show the scale of his story
El Shaarawy ends his adventure with Roma with a total of 346 matches. He scored 65 goals and made 50 assists, which shows that he was not just a player with isolated flashes. Over the years, he became part of a team that changed coaches, goals and playing style, but could always count on his professionalism.
In recent seasons, his importance extended beyond the pitch. Receiving the captain’s armband was a confirmation of his position in the locker room and the trust placed in him in the club. Now the chapter is coming to an end, although the player himself has made it clear that the bond with Roma and the city will not disappear when the contract expires.
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