# Roma sign Andrea Belotti as their new number 11 on a free transfer

URL: https://technosports.co.in/roma-sign-andrea-belotti-free-deal/  
Published: 2022-08-29  
Updated: 2022-08-29  
Author: Arsh Das

Roma have confirmed the signing of [Andrea Belotti](https://technosports.co.in/2022/08/24/roma-to-sign-andrea-belotti-on-free/) on a free transfer. The former Torino captain will wear the number 11 jersey at his new club. 

His arrival was highly anticipated by the fans of the club for the last few weeks. And now, he has finally signed for the Giallorossi. The 28-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club, who have the option to extend his deal for another two years.

## Andrea Belotti signs for Roma on a free transfer 

“Roma’s progress and ambition in recent times have been clear for all to see, and both elements have had a big influence on me,” Andrea Belotti said.

> Official, confirmed. Andrea Belotti joins AS Roma on free transfer, deal signed today after medical done on Saturday. 🟡🔴🤝 [#ASRoma](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)  
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> Belotti turned down multiple bids from English clubs too — while AS Roma are now focused on signing Mady Camara from Olympiacos. [pic.twitter.com/5NZ3xAlvfd](https://t.co/5NZ3xAlvfd)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [August 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563897699287572483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

“This is a club with big ambitions, with a great project and the fact that they won the Conference League last season is a sign of growth.”

“The opportunity to work with a winning coach like Mourinho will certainly give me the best energy and I can’t wait to step on the pitch for him.”

“I have a deep esteem for each of my Italian teammates and I’m sure they will help me fit in in the best possible way,” he added. 

After Paulo Dybala, Gini Wijnaldum and Nemanja Matic, Belotti becomes [yet another major signing](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563617299290021891?s=20&t=VomCWLu4aSre9nXI1epLYQ)for Jose Mourinho in the transfer window. With the forward’s arrival, Roma now have one of the strongest attacks in the league and could emerge as surprise contenders for the title this season.