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Roma bring in Petrachi as new sporting director

Roma have appointed Gianluca Petrachi as their new sporting director after reaching an agreement with Serie A rivals Torino.

Petrachi has signed a three-year deal to succeed Frederic Massara, who filled the role following Monchi's exit in March.

The 50-year-old will officially begin his new role with Roma on July 1 and is fully aware of the task at hand.

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"Coming to Roma is an exciting and stimulating opportunity for me," Petrachi told his new club's official website.

"Roma are an ambitious and incredibly stimulating adventure for me.