Latin American Herald Tribune – Roma Signs Sweden Goalkeeper Olsen after Sale of Alison

ROME – AS Roma announced on Tuesday the signing of Sweden and Copenhagen goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who joins the series Alisson Becker for Liverpool.

The Italian club said it will pay Copenhagen 8.5 million euros ($ 10 million) to start up, with a provision for up to 3.5 million euros ($ 4 million) more in variables based on results.

"I'm feeling happy, I'm very excited," the 28- year-old goalkeeper said in comments on Roma's official website. "It's a big honor to come to AS Roma. It's the next step for me and I can not wait to get started. "

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where the dark horse Scandinavian side reached the quarterfinals

Olsen, who has signed a five-year contract with his new club, faces a battle for the starting position with Antonio Mirante and Daniel Fuzato, of this summer from Bologna and Palmeiras, respectively

Roma's sporting director, to form Spanish soccer great Ramon "Monchi" Rodriguez Verdejo, praised Olsen and pointed to his international experience.

"I am confident he can build on the quality that has seen him firmly establish himself as Sweden's No. 1," Monchi said.