Chris Smalling has expressed his delight after securing a "special" return to Roma from Manchester United, admitting the deadline-day move was a "massive relief".
After several weeks of negotiations, Roma finally tied Smalling down to a three-year contract at Stadio Olimpico on Monday after striking a €15 million (£14m/$18m) deal with United.
The Giallorossi worked hard to bring the 30-year-old onto their books after seeing him take up a key role in Paulo Fonseca's starting XI during a successful loan spell last season.
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Smalling had spent the previous 10 years of his career at Old Trafford, winning eight major trophies in total, including two Premier League titles.