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Roma boss Di Francesco 'not bitter' over Malcom snub

Eusebio Di Francesco has shrugged aside Roma's inability to land Bordeaux winger Malcom, who opted instead to sign for Barcelona in a dramatic late twist.

The Giallorossi had agreed a €40million fee with Bordeaux for the 21-year-old, who was reportedly set to fly into the Italian capital earlier this week to finalise personal terms.

But after both Roma and Bordeaux announced the deal, reports emerged that Barca were interested in hijacking the deal.

The Brazilian eventually decided on a move to Camp Nou, where he signed a five-year contract after the two clubs settled on a price of €41m (£36.