Chris Smalling can foresee a long-term future for himself in Serie A if his loan at Roma from Manchester United goes to plan.
The 29-year-old defender swapped Old Trafford for Stadio Olimpico in search of playing time after falling out of the first-team picture at United.
Harry Maguire's arrival sent centre-back Smalling further down the pecking order and his hopes of returning to favour appear limited for as long as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in charge.
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Roma offered a way out and the England international jumped to seize what could become more than a temporary lifeline.