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Roma lands Rudiger from Stuttgart

Antonio Rudiger has opted for a new challenge at Roma with the center back joining the Serie A club on an initial loan deal from Stuttgart.

Roma has completed the signing of Germany international Antonio Rudiger on an initial one-year loan from Stuttgart with the option to make the move permanent.

Serie A club Roma has paid four million euros ($4.4 million) up front, with a further €9 million ($10 million) due if it wants to complete a full transfer for the center back for the 2016-17 season.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be able to wear the Roma jersey," he told Roma's official website.