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'Roma can achieve great things' - Serie A club can join Europe's elite, claims Monchi

The Italian side's new sporting director, who has arrived from Sevilla, is convinced that great things can be achieved by the capital club

New Roma sporting director Monchi has expressed his desire to transform the Serie A club into one Europe's elite sides.

Monchi spent his entire playing career at Sevilla before taking over as the club's sporting director in 2000, but the 48-year-old left his post in April.

Sevilla enjoyed a period of great success during Monchi's tenure, including five Europa League titles and two Copa del Rey triumphs, and although Monchi was strongly linked to several high-profile clubs across the continent, he decided on a move to the Italian capital.