MADRID, 31 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish defender Diego Llorente will play on loan at Roma until the end of the season, where he will meet again with the Portuguese coach José Mourinho, after reaching an agreement with Leeds United, the Giallorossi club announced in a statement on Tuesday. ‘, which reserves a purchase option.
“AS Roma are pleased to confirm the signing of Spanish international Diego Llorente on an initial loan deal. Llorente, 29, has joined the Giallorossi from Premier League side Leeds United on a temporary basis until June 30, 2023,” the club said.
The Spanish international, who played 8 games this season in the Premier, was barely in Jesse Marsch’s plans. “When I was presented with the possibility of coming to Roma, I didn’t think twice about it. Coming here is a great step forward for me in my career and I want to make the most of this opportunity,” said the footballer during his presentation.
In addition, the Real Madrid youth squad will meet again with Mourinho, with whom he made his debut in 2013 with the white team. Capable of playing both as a winger and as a defensive midfielder, the 29-year-old will join the Italian side after a long professional career following his stints at Rayo Vallecano, Málaga, Real Sociedad and Leeds.
“Rome is beautiful, an incredible city, and I think it is almost impossible to find a better place to play football. The club is fighting to achieve great things on all fronts this season and I am ready to make my contribution to achieve it,” he concluded. .