Serie A side Roma have signed Argentine defender Federico Fazio on a season-long loan from Tottenham.
The gargantuan centre-back moved to White Hart Lane in 2014, yet struggled with the rigours of the Premier League and spent the second half of last season on loan at Sevilla.
He moves to Italy for a loan fee of €1.2m, while the deal can be made permanent at any time between now and June 30th 2017 for €3.2m.
“AS Roma is pleased to confirm that the club has agreed a deal to sign defender Federico Fazio on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“The loan, which ends on 30 June 2017, is for a fixed fee of €1.2 million. The agreement also includes the option to make the transfer permanent, depending on the completion of certain sporting targets, for a fee of €3.2m.
“The 29-year-old signed a contract with the Giallorossi on Wednesday, after arriving in the Italian capital on Tuesday evening.”
On the switch, Fazio added: “I am very happy to join a great team like Roma. I really want to start training and get to know my new teammates and coach.”
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