Stephan El Shaarawy is delighted to be back with Roma.

The striker returned to Roma after 18 months with Shanghai Shenhua in China.

"China is a closed chapter, I had an experience and took this opportunity," he said. “My goal was to return to Roma; I also thank the sporting director and the President for welcoming me back.

“I think only of Roma and of regaining my place in the national team. I have found a beautiful Roma. This year we have restarted with a project based on experience and young players.

“There are great expectations, but we must not put too much pressure on ourselves. There's a lot of enthusiasm that needs to be nurtured and controlled."

El Shaarawy also spoke of teammate Tammy Abraham.

“Abraham has been integrated in the best way, he's a complete player," El Shaarawy continued. “He has technique and attacks the depth well.

“He can give us a great hand."