Wilhelmsson wings into Roma
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Article summary
AS Roma have signed Sweden midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson on loan from FC Nantes Atlantique with the option of a €3m transfer in the summer.
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Contract offer
The 27-year-old midfielder, who would sign a contract until 2011 in the event of a permanent deal, flew into Rome today to undergo a medical. Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said of the new arrival: "Wilhelmsson can cover all three attacking midfield roles behind a lone forward."
Eligible for Europe
Capped 38 times by Sweden, Wilhelmsson only joined Nantes last summer from Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. The former Stabæk IF and Mjällby AIF player would be eligible to be registered for Roma's UEFA Champions League campaign, where they face Olympique Lyonnais in the first knockout round next month
