Roma have announced the signing of Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso.
"Burdisso is a Roma player. We have signed all the documents with Inter and are taking them in to the Lega Calcio to be registered," revealed director of sport Daniele Pradè.
"We are happy, he is a player we really needed very much. He is a defender of temperament and brings something extra to the team. We're pleased with this."
The transfer had been delayed for several days because Burdisso refused to accept a mere loan deal, but Inter refused to rescind his contract.
"It is a loan without the option to buy. We have an excellent rapport with Inter and will talk about it during the course of the campaign."