Georginio Wijnaldum emerged from a pool in full Roma kit whistling his chant and explained he realised ‘how much they wanted me’ during negotiations with PSG, while he was hailed by Tiago Pinto as a ‘natural leader.’
The midfielder has arrived on loan with option to buy, which can become an obligation if the Giallorossi finish in the top four of Serie A or qualify for the Champions League.
The total cost of the deal is expected to be circa €10m, with PSG paying half his salary for this season.
“It’s a really good feeling to be a Roma player,” Wijnaldum told the website.
“Everyone I have spoken to has given me great feedback about the club and its fans.
“The club made it clear just how much they wanted me in the efforts they made to complete the deal, which always gives a player a lot of confidence and belief. The reception from the supporters, on social media and elsewhere, has also been fantastic.
“I promise to give 100% and help the team compete for all our targets this season.”
Roma director Tiago Pinto also commented on the signing of the midfielder, who spent much of his career at Liverpool before joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer.
“Georginio’s decision to come to Roma is yet another example of players of the highest level, both in terms of their qualities on the pitch and off it, believing so strongly in the club’s plans that they put all their energy into ensuring that negotiations reached a positive outcome.
“We cannot be anything other than delighted at his arrival. Gini brings qualities that will further enhance the competitiveness of our squad and a natural leadership that has seen him become captain of one of the best national sides in the world.”
Poor Signing & Waste of Money
Imagine a player saying: ” I promise, I will give at least 70 if not 75 % for this club!” Ha!
PS: For those who don’t know, Wijnaldum posted a similar photo of him “emerging” from the water almost a week ago. It was perceived as a Roma teaser. –It’s great we got this epilogue.
PSS: Roma’s 3rd shirt is a beauty!
It is BLACK with PINK patterns and has a HOLOGRAM BADGE that shows two logos in one! (ASR emblem changing into Roma emblem, depending on your viewpoint.)