Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral is delighted with his move to Roma.

Mayoral has joined on a season-long loan.

He said at his presentation: “During the summer my agent informed me about the interest of Roma and many other clubs, but this club aroused my interest, it immediately attracted me and convinced me.

“Real Madrid wanted me to stay, but in the end they allowed me to leave and the conversations with Fienga and the coach were decisive to make it happen. I also want to thank Real Madrid for allowing me to be where I am today.

“In the summer I immediately expressed the desire to leave the club as soon as possible. Following a meeting with [Zinedine] Zidane, he expressed a wish for me to stay and so I stayed longer. My wish was to leave, because I thought I would have more opportunities to grow and to play somewhere else.

“The club listened to Zidane's demands and tried to keep hold of me maybe they wanted [Luka] Jovic to leave, but eventually the operation went through. I spoke to Zidane again in his office and explained to him that I could not reject the opportunity to play with a club like Roma and grow up with my football."