AS Roma sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United

Manchester United announce Chris Smalling has returned to AS Roma on a permanent deal for €15-million + €5-million add ons.

“Manchester United have reached an agreement with AS Roma for the transfer of defender Chris Smalling,” read a statement on the club’s website.

“The centre-back was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2010 from Fulham, and went on to make 323 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals.”