Paulo Dybala joins AS Roma from Juventus on free transfer

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Argentina international forward Paulo Dybala has joined Italian side AS Roma on a three-year contract following his departure from Juventus.

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Dybala, who was linked with a transfer to Serie A side Inter Milan after his deal with Juventus expired, has signed a three-year contract with Roma.

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The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Roma that runs until 2025. According to resources, Dybala will earn 4.5 million euros per season with relative bonuses.

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Dybala picked up No. 21 jersey in his new club, despite many expecting him to inherit No. 10 which is vacant after legend Francesco Totti retired.

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Roma, who won the inaugural Europa Conference League last season, add Dybala to a team hoping to improve on last season's sixth-place finish.

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Dybala will become Roma's fourth signing of the transfer window after the arrivals of midfielder Nemanja Matic, goalkeeper Mile Svilar and defender Zeki Celik.

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In his seven seasons with Juve, La Joya scored 115 goals and won five Serie A titles.

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