Stephan El Shaarawy has joined Roma on a full-time groundwork for a cost of 13million, AC Milan have announced.
The Italy worldwide - a part of Antonio Conte's Euro 2016 squad - spent the second half of of last season on mortgage at Roma, scoring eight times in 16 Serie A appearances - together with in a 3-1 win in opposition to Milan in could.
Roma exercised their alternative to make the move everlasting on Tuesday, with El Shaarawy signing a four-year deal.
"today is an awfully important day for me due to the fact i have grow to be in outcomes a Roma participant," he advised the membership's legit website.
"I wish to thank the president [James] Pallotta, the wearing director [Walter] Sabatini, the instruct [Luciano] Spalletti, my workforce-mates and the complete AS Roma for the trust they've proven me on account that day one, and especially the Giallorossi fanatics who welcomed me with warmness and affection."
El Shaarawy joined Milan from Genoa 5 years ago, his best season coming in 2012-13 when he netted 16 goals in 37 league games.
"We, you and Milan, we cared for one yet another a lot, which is why we want to thanks, now not only for the dedication and commitment you have got always validated on this shirt, but in addition for the way you have got lived your relationship faraway from us, with absolute honesty and affection, even in this year on mortgage," Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said of El Shaarawy on the club's reliable web site.
"And in return in could throughout Milan-Roma at San Siro, you experienced proof of the location you occupy in the hearts of our enthusiasts. And so for every person at the club, We wish you every success for the relaxation of your career, both at membership and worldwide level with Italy."
Roma have additionally completed the permanent signing of Slovakia defender Norbert Gymober, who at the beginning joined on a one-year mortgage from Catania last August, on a deal except the end of the 2018-19 season.