Ljajic joins Torino for initial €8.5m fee
Torino have announced the signing of Adem Ljajic from Roma for an initial €8.5million, as well as a loan deal for Iago Falque.
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Roma have confirmed that forward Adem Ljajic has joined Torino for a fee that could rise to €9million.
Ljajic, 24, completed a medical early on Tuesday before signing a contract with Sinisa Mihajlovic's side.
"AS Roma can confirm that Adem Ljajic has been sold to Torino FC on a permanent deal for a fee of €8.5m," a Roma statement read.
"The total sum could eventually rise to €9m, should both player and club meet agreed performance clauses."
Ljajic, who spent last season on loan with Inter, told his new club's official website: "I thank president [Urbano] Cairo and sporting director [Gianluca] Petrachi for everything they've done to bring me to Toro.
"I'm also happy because I'll be meeting Mihajlovic, a quality coach who's been very important in my career already. He's always shown faith in me."
Roma also announced that Iago Falque has joined on a season-long loan with the option to make the move permanent in 2017.
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"I'm very happy," said the former Tottenham midfielder. "I can't wait to start this new experience.
"I'm ready to put myself at the disposal of the coach and my team-mates and I hope to make a good contribution."
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