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Roma reward for Okaka Chuka

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Italian Under-19 international striker Stefano Okaka Chuka has extended his contract with AS Roma by three years until June 2009, two weeks after he made his debut in the UEFA Champions League.

Stefano Okaka Chuka in Serie A action for Roma
Stefano Okaka Chuka in Serie A action for Roma ©Getty Images

Rising star
The 19-year-old, who signed his first Roma deal in 2004 and made his debut in 2005, has agreed an improved contract to replace terms that were due to expire next summer. Okaka Chuka was loaned to Modena FC last season, scoring seven goals in 33 Serie B games, before returning to the capital. The Italian Under-19 international has made five Serie A outings this term – taking his Giallorossi career tally to 19 – in addition to his UEFA Champions League bow in the 3-1 win at FC Girondins de Bordeaux on 1 October. Roma travel to London to tackle Group A leaders Chelsea FC next Wednesday.

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