AS Romaa lainalla viime kauden edustanut toppari Chris Smalling on siirtynyt seuraan pysyvästi. 30-vuotias konkari teki jo aikoja sitten selväksi, että jatkaisi uraansa mieluummin Roomassa kuin Manchester Unitedissa, johon palasi kesällä.

Siirron vahvistuminen meni lopulta tiukoille. Italian siirtoikkuna sulkeutui jo klo 21 Suomen aikaa, ja siirtodokumentit toimitettiin ilmeisesti juuri tuon kellonlyömän alla.

Nelivuotinen sopimus maksaa AS Romalle tiettävästi noin 15 miljoonaa euroa. Summa nousee lisineen 20 miljoonan euron tietämille.

Fabrizio Romano

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Chris Smalling to AS Roma, here we go! Roma board have never considered the deal off - working by 3 months and now completed the agreement on last minutes of Italian transfers window. €15m + add ons to #MUFC. Paperworks signed. Done. 🚨 #ManUtd #DeadlineDay

Sky Sports News

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BREAKING: Chris Smalling's transfer from Manchester United to Roma has been confirmed, according to Sky in Italy.

David Ornstein

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🚨 This deal has been on/off in recent days by Roma have now reached an agreement with Man Utd to sign centre-back Chris Smalling. Fee is €15m + €5m in add-ons.

📝 Details: theathletic.com/news/mancheste…

@TheAthleticUK #MUFC #ASRoma
nytimes.com

Manchester United agree to sell Chris Smalling to Roma

Roma have agreed the signing of Chris Smalling from Manchester United for €15 million (£13.6 million) with €5 million (£4.5 million) in add-ons, reveals David Ornstein. The Athletic understands...

David Ornstein

@David_Ornstein
Roma closing in on permanent signing of Chris Smalling from Man Utd. Significant progress Weds - final details need sorting. #MUFC prioritising right winger, left-back process ongoing + a striker may sign if right chance arises @TheAthleticUK #MUFC #ASRoma theathletic.com/news/mancheste…