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Salah joins Roma on loan

Mohamed Salah has made a swift return to Serie A, joining Roma on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Mohamed Salah has completed his protracted departure from Chelsea, joining Roma on a season-long loan.

Salah had been expected to return to Serie A after shining for Fiorentina in the second half of last season – scoring nine goals in 26 appearances.

The Artemio Franchi club had expected Salah back for the coming season, having made the Egypt international an "insane offer" according to one director, after reportedly paying a fee that should have activated his loan into the coming season.