Official: Roma announce Sergio Oliveira

Roma have announced the signing of Sergio Oliveira on loan with an option to buy: ‘I can’t wait to get started.’

The 29-year-old joins the Giallorossi on a €1m loan deal with an option to buy for €13m.

“The club is delighted to announce the signing of Portugal international Sergio Oliveira,” Roma statement read.

“Oliveira, 29, joins from Portuguese side FC Porto on an initial loan deal until 30 June 2022.

“As part of the agreement, an option has been included that would enable the Giallorossi to make the transfer permanent.”

🐺 Welcome to Roma, Sergio! 👊
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— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) January 12, 2022

Oliveira has released his first interview as a Roma player with the club’s official website.

“It’s amazing to be here at this great club,” said the Portugal international.

“Roma have always shown a real interest in me and now I want to try and immediately help the team to achieve all its targets and continue to develop the right mentality.

“I am certain that my new teammates, alongside whom I cannot wait to start working, will help me continue to improve too.”

🐺 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 🤝 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑬 🐺
🇵🇹 Sergio Oliveira 🇵🇹
👋 Welcome to the Giallorossi! 🇮🇹

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— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) January 12, 2022

“Sergio Oliveira is a player that will add quality and character to our squad,” said Roma General Manager Tiago Pinto.

“He has won a lot during his career and has gained experience at the highest levels, representing both his club and his country in some of the most important competitions in the world.

“His desire to join Roma was decisive in us being able to find an agreement: we believe it is very important that we continue to bring in players that are eager to play for this club.”

Oliveira is Roma’s second signing in the January transfer window after Ainsley Maitland-Niles who also moved to the club on a temporary transfer.

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