Tuesday, 21st January, 2014
Michel Bastos has arrived at Serie A side Roma and signed a loan contract with the club.
The 30-year-old winger moved from French outfit Lyon to Middle Eastern outfit Al Ain last year, but has sealed a quick return to European football.
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Bastos has cost Roma a €1m loan fee, with the Giallorossi having the option to make his switch permanent for a further sum of €3.5m.
The Brazilian winger arrived in Europe first in 2006, joining Ligue 1 side Lille.
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Bastos then switched to fellow French club Lyon, spending time on loan at Bundesliga club Schalke before joining Al Ain.
The winger has won ten caps at international level with Brazil.
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