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Mavuba keen on reunion with Roma boss Garcia

Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba has opened the door to moving to AS Roma.

Mavuba admits he'd like to again work with Roma coach Rudi Garcia.

"I have a special relationship with Rudi Garcia," he told Corriere dello Sport. "He picked me as captain for Lille, so he'll always be special to me.

"He's an exceptional person and is a great lover of the sport - that is really infectious.

"I was surprised when he went to Roma, but he's showed his quality there. If Roma maintain the group they have now then I'm sure they can do well in the Champions League next year.

"I could never say no to Garcia if he wanted me to come to Roma. Although, there haven't been any offers at the moment."

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