Gervinho has thanked AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia for helping revive his career.

The Ivorian is a different player since his arrival from Arsenal.

"I moved to Italy and here I found Rudi Garcia, which was a good thing," Gervinho said to La Voix de l'Amerique.

"Our relationship got off to a good start and it has continued like that.

"My success is linked to my Coach.

"I already knew him and he has stuck by his way of playing."

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