Defender Bruno Peres has left Torino to join Roma on loan with an obligation to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old was a target for Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Madrid according to recent reports but the player decided to stay in the Serie A.
A statement on the club's official website confirmed that the Giallorossi will pay €13.5million at the end of the season to make the move permanent.
"AS Roma can confirm that the club has completed the signing of Bruno Peres from Torino FC," Roma said in a statement.
"The agreement with Torino for the defender is for an initial €1 million loan, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent – depending on the completion of certain performance targets – for a fee of €12.5m.
"The transfer deal includes clauses for an additional bonus payment, up to a maximum of €1.5m, if the club and the player reach certain sporting objectives."
The player added: "I'm absolutely delighted to start this new challenge.
"I can't wait to meet my new team-mates and show the coach what I can do. In the meantime, I'll cheer the guys on from my living room tomorrow night. Forza Roma!"
