Roma have signed Catania defender Norbert Gyomber.

The Slovakia international joined Catania in 2015, making just nine appearances.

“AS Roma has completed the signing of defender Norbert Gyomber on a permanent basis," read a statement.

“Gyomber, 23, spent the previous season on loan at the Giallorossi from Catania, and the club has now exercised its option to sign the Slovakian on a permanent basis for €1.5 million.

“The player has signed a three-year contract that expires on 30 June 2019."