Roma have beaten Arsenal to the signature of Barcelona forward Antonio Sanabria.
The 17-year-old has been the subject of a transfer battle between the two clubs since his refusal to sign a new contract at Camp Nou.
The Giallorossi have triggered his release fee, which stood at a reported £3.6m, and he will now go on loan to a club in Italy.
"I will go to Roma," he told Radio Monumental. "Roma already put the necessary money to the Spanish Federation for the clause asked by Barcelona.
"'I can't play for them for six months so I will soon go on loan to another Serie A team."
Sanbria has already won three caps for Paraguay.
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Michael Penkman
Michael Penkman
