Thomas Vermaelen is delighted with his move to Roma.

The Barcelona defender has joined on an initial loan.

“I think there's a good atmosphere in the dressing room. I had a warm welcome from all the players. Of course some of them are familiar faces to me, which makes it easier," he said in a Press conference.

“Training is going well, I am very impressed with the quality this team has and the game we played. So far it's going very well.

“I spoke to (Luciano Spalletti) a few times, I think it's very important to get to know him and how he wants the team to play. He wants to build from the back, play with the ball on the floor, which I'm used to, and as the months progress I'll get to know him better and better.

“They want to build from the back, which is similar to what I am accustomed to at Barcelona, so the way they want to play is quite similar."