Roma set to offer Claudio Ranieri 2013 extension

A stellar season in which he led the club from bottom to second, taking the title fight to the final day, was enough to convince the club he deserves a new deal.

Ranieri has not met president Rosella Sensi officially over an extension, but they have spoken about it.

Once he returns from his summer holiday on July 8 the club will unshelve plans for the renewal. He will sign on until 2013 and will earn close to €2million per annum plus bonuses.

Ranieri is likely to accept the deal as it represents a mild increase in his current wages.

Indications from Rome suggest a verbal agreement between club and coach is in place, and the will is to put pen to paper.