ROMERO EXTENDS DEAL
ALKMAAR - AZ have offered Sergio Romero (21) a new contract until 2013. The Olympic champion had a deal until 2012. Romero has been with AZ since the 2007/2008 season, before that he played for Racing Club in his home country Argentina.
"It's an honor to play for this club", the goalie stated, "I'm happy with my new deal, but for now I'd rather focus on the upcoming match against Heracles."
Manager Marcel Brands is happy with the new deal: "Romero has grown immensely fast in the past 1.5 years. Sergio adapted to the country in what might very well be record time. When it was clear he had firmly positioned himself on top in our keeper's hierarchy, we thought it time to offer him a new and improved contract."
This Saturday, Romero has the chance to set a record. AZ kept a clean sheet in the past five home games. If that is repeated this weekend against Heracles, the standing record of five games will be broken.