Roma sign Sampdoria's Schick on initial loan deal

Roma have completed the signing of forward Patrik Schick from Sampdoria on loan with an obligation to buy. The 21-year-old Czech Republic international scored 11 Serie A goals last term and had been linked with moves to Juventus and Inter before agreeing to join Roma. The Giallorossi have disclosed details of a structured deal which sees them pay an initial €5million loan fee, before a further €9m to make it permanent on a contract running until 2022 should unspecified sporting objectives be fulfilled. Roma have agreed to shell out a further €20m in 2020 and could also have to make additional performance-based payments of up to €8m to Samp. "I am very satisfied to be here and very happy," Schick told the club's official website. "For me Roma is the ideal team. #Schick #ASRoma pic.twitter.com/JAIvKGYS7P — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) August 29, 2017 "I am looking forward to training with the group and getting ready for the upcoming games." Roma sporting director Monchi added: "Patrik is one of the brightest prospects in international football. "We are all very satisfied to agree this deal especially because, despite being chased by a number of clubs, he has chosen us."