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Roma completes Mario Rui deal

Related Topics: A.S. Roma, Empoli F.C.

Mario Rui has left Empoli for Roma ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, signing a one-year loan deal with a view to a permanent move.

Roma has completed the transfer of Mario Rui from Empoli on a one-year loan deal.

The Stadio Olimpico side has paid a fee of three million euros ($3.3 million) for the 25-year-old, potentially rising to €4.5 million ($5 million) depending on performance-related bonuses.

Roma is obligated to make the deal permanent for €6 million ($6.6 million) if Mario Rui hits performance-related objectives.

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"I've joined one of the best clubs in the world so I'm feeling great," the left back commented on his move.