Cesc Fabregas stated that they must immediately give him a new contract and that he deserves it. Fabregas also said that the 25-year-old Croatian right-back Ivan Smolčić is constantly improving and raising his level, and expressed happiness that the club signed him for very little money. Fabregas said that if he were to tell people how much he earns, they must immediately extend his contract, and that he deserves it. This season, Smolčić has made 19 appearances in Serie A and has one cap for Croatia. His current market value is estimated at €2.50m by Transfermarkt. FC Copenhagen has recently been linked with the player.