ROME: Italy goalkeeper Federico Marchetti has extended his contract with Lazio until 2018, ending speculation about his future, the Serie A club said on their website. Marchetti’s contract had been due to expire at the end of the season and media reports linked him with moves to Liverpool and Juventus. “A renewal that fills me with pride! Together until 2018!,” Marchetti said on Twitter. He is currently sidelined after picking up a hamstring injury while celebrating a goal in the 1-1 draw against Sampdoria last month. Ninth-placed Lazio play Bologna, who are 15th in Serie A, on Sunday.