New Roma signing Diego Perotti describes joining from Genoa as ‘a huge step for my career’ and promises: “I’ll give 100 per cent.”
The long-running transfer saga was ended earlier today when the winger’s move to the Giallorossi was made official.
He has arrived in the capital on loan for €1m with the option to buy set at €9m.
"It's a pleasure to be here at such a great club like Roma,” he told Roma TV.
“It's a huge step for my career and I'm really pleased.
New Roma signing Diego Perotti describes joining from Genoa as ‘a huge step for my career’ and promises: “I’ll give 100 per cent.”
The long-running transfer saga was ended earlier today when the winger’s move to the Giallorossi was made official.
He has arrived in the capital on loan for €1m with the option to buy set at €9m.
"It's a pleasure to be here at such a great club like Roma,” he told Roma TV.
“It's a huge step for my career and I'm really pleased.
“The truth is that I was only told after I finished the game yesterday that I had to go to the airport to catch a plane here. Clearly there's been a lot of talk around the negotiations over the last 20 days, but it only became certain 24 hours ago.
"Sabatini explained the situation and how the city loves its football. Everybody has told me something – let's see how it goes with the first match tomorrow.
"I met Spalletti this morning and we spoke a bit about my role, but nothing specific yet.
“I found out some more from Nicolas Burdisso and Iago Falque and they told me it was a great club – especially Nicolas who was here for many years.
"I don't like talking about myself too much, I'd prefer it for the fans to describe me. I always try to give 100 per cent – sometimes I play well or I might make mistakes but I will always give it everything I have.
"I've always felt more comfortable on the left, but I've played in the hole at Genoa and I've also played on the right. The main thing is that I want to play and make myself available for the team.
"Going back to Spain to play in a game of this magnitude against Real Madrid is fantastic. I only played once against them when I was at Sevilla but for any player it's a crazy experience.
"My perception of Roma has always been that this is a top side. Whenever we came up against Roma, we knew it would be extremely difficult to get three points. Now that I'm here and I've met my team-mates, I can confirm that they are really talented.
"I've always said that I have to score more goals and take more shots on rather than only looking for the assists. You can only improve by working hard, however.
"I'm aware that I've joined a great team and it won't be easy to perform like I was doing at Genoa. I'm here to help the club and my team-mates.
"I've spoken about the Rome Derby with Nicolas and Iago. I've also watched it so many times on the television and to experience it from the pitch will be fantastic for me. Every footballer wants to play in these games during their career.
"I've come here to give 100 per cent. It's a huge step for me and I'm really pleased to be here. I want to do well for the team, myself and my team-mates by giving everything I have."