Roma officially announce the signing of Udinese defender

Roma have officially announced the signing of Moroccan defender Mehdi Benatia from Udinese, along with the capture of goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski.

The Friulani defender has moved for a fee of €13.5 million while signing a contract that will keep him with the Giallorossi until 2018.

The deal will see midfielder Valerio Verre and striker Nico Lopez join the Zebrette on a co-ownership deal for €2.5m and €1m respectively.

The 22-year-old Skorupski joins from Polish club Gornik Zabrze for just under €1m.

He has signed a four-year deal after making 29 appearances for the Zabrze club last season.

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