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Hummels hints he's keen to play on with Roma

Carlos Volcano
Hummels hints he's keen to play on with Roma
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Mats Hummels says he's feeling happier with Roma after conceding a slow start to his Serie A career.

The veteran defender arrived in the summer from Borussia Dortmund, but wasn't playing regularly until coach Claudio Ranieri's appointment.

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“I had difficulty initially. It is an enormous city, very beautiful and with an incredible history,” Hummels told Voce Giallorossa.

“However, it took me a while to understand Roman traffic rules. It was really very stressful for a few months.

“Having said that, I was recently told that I am already driving like a Roman, but I think that might’ve been a bit of a disguised insult rather than a compliment…”

Asked about next season, the 36 year-old said: “I don’t have to decide in the next few weeks. In recent years, I have listened to my body, to my family and my son, because I do miss spending time with him.

“This is why I will only make a decision in the summer. There is a lot of responsibility having a seven-year-old son, but I think we’ll find a way to be happy.”