Philippe Mexes will become a Roma player just as soon as a transfer fee is agreed with Auxerre.
The defender has been linked with numerous sides across Europe but his agent insists he’s on the verge of joining the Giallorossi.
"Roma have offered Philippe an interesting sporting proposition," his agent Olivier Jouanneaux told BBC Sport.
"There is a four-year deal on the table and we're now just waiting for Roma to reach an agreement with Auxerre."
The French club seem set to lose the 22-year-old and have already signed Rene Bolf from Banik Ostrava to replace him.
Although Mexes was wanted by former Roma boss Fabio Capello, the player seems keen to link up with new man Cesare Prandelli.
"Philippe wants to play under a Coach with a strong personality who will help him become a regular in the French national team," added Jouanneaux.
Mexes, who has six caps to his name, just missed out on making the Euro 2004 squad. He should cost around £5m.
The stopper, also linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, has been targeted by the Italians after Walter Samuel joined Real Madrid.
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