Former Feyenoord fullback Rick Karsdorp has completed his move to AS Roma.

He concluded his transfer from Feyenoord today for €14m plus €5m in bonuses.

“My first impression has definitely been good. I came here for three days with some friends about six months ago and I really loved the city. I've been here for a couple of days now," Karsdorp told Roma TV.

“Kevin [Strootman] has told me lots about it. I can't wait to get started. I was on holiday in Mykonos when Kevin sent me a couple of messages to say I could call him or write if there was anything I wanted to know about the club so I did.

"He said I can count on him for anything I need. That's very important for me. I don't speak Italian and my English isn't that good either so it's great that I'll be able to communicate with Kevin right from the start of the season.

“I used to play as an attacking midfielder until the age of 18 or 19 then I switched to right-back with a licence to get forward. As for my best attributes, I'm strong and fast and I have a decent shot on me. I can improve the defensive side of my game, though.

“I've been playing in this position for three years and I'm still learning but getting better all the time. In any case, I'm at my best going forward.

“I try not to model myself on anyone and just focus on myself because everyone plays the game differently. I play differently myself from one game to another, although I try to be as consistent as possible.

“In any case, I don't want to emulate anyone. My own style is different because I've switched from attacking midfield to full-back.

“Sometimes I carry the ball out of defence and charge up the wing flying past opponents, so people started calling me 'steam train'. I think I'm pretty fast – that's why they call me 'the train'!"