Former Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has joined Roma on a free deal, the Serie A giants have affirmed.
Hummels has been without a club since he was shockingly released by Dortmund in June, having assisted them with arriving at the Champions League final season.
He drove all middle backs in the opposition for line-breaking passes, with 133, however couldn’t lead them to victory against Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium, where they were beaten 2-0.
Hummels made a sum of 508 appearances across two spells with Dortmund, coming out on top for two Bundesliga championships and completing as a Champions League runner up on two occasions.
The 2014 World Cup winner was connected with a transition to Bologna last month after they offered Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal, just to neglect to concur terms with the Rossoblu.
He has rather joined Danielle De Rossi’s Roma, who needed cautious fortifications in the wake of permitting Chris Smalling to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha.
Reports propose he has written a one-year manage a choice to broaden his visit in the Italian capital by a further a year, with Roma declaring he will wear the number 15 shirt.
Hummels’ introduction could come at Genoa on September 15, with his most memorable home trip possibly coming against Udinese multi week after the fact.
The Giallorossi neglected to get Champions League qualification last season and will play in the Europa League, with Athletic Bilbao their first rivals on September 26.