Chris Smalling: Man Utd defender joins Roma on a permanent deal

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has joined Roma on a four-year deal worth 15m euros (£13.6m), rising to 20m euros (£18.1m) with add-ons.

Smalling, 30, spent last season on loan at the Italian club and helped Paulo Fonseca’s side to a fifth-place Serie A finish and Europa League qualification.

The England centre-back impressed during his stay, making 30 league appearances and scoring three goals.

United and Roma had initially struggled to reach an agreement over a fee.

The Italian transfer window officially closed at 19:00 BST but a fee was agreed prior to the deadline, allowing the deal to go through.

Manchester United earlier announced the signing of Brazil left-back Alex Telles on a four-year deal from Porto.

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