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Morrison · 09-06-2005, 10:27 AM

Serie A side Roma have confirmed the capture of Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour.

The Ghana international has signed until 2008 after his contract with the German champions expired.

Kuffour, who was also linked with Inter and Juventus, will net £1.4m-a-season – excluding bonuses and image right fees.

"I’ve chosen Roma because I want to enjoy my football," he said after his surprise arrival in Italy last night.

"This is an great club. I turned down more important offers because I want to win things here.

"I’m absolutely delighted that I can now play with champions such as Francesco Totti, Antonio Cassano, Vincenzo Montella and Cristian Chivu."

Kuffour becomes Roma’s second free signing of the summer after the capture of Siena’s Rodrigo Taddei last week.

The stopper will also be joined in Italy by former Bayern teammate Roberto Kovac, who has completed a free move to Juventus.

The signing of Kuffour is now likely to see central defender Matteo Ferrari leave, after a nightmare first campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Morrison TS Member Favourite Team: Juventus Morrison is Offline Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,342 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 207 Country:	Kuffour signs Roma deal Serie A side Roma have confirmed the capture of Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour. The Ghana international has signed until 2008 after his contract with the German champions expired. Kuffour, who was also linked with Inter and Juventus, will net £1.4m-a-season – excluding bonuses and image right fees. "I’ve chosen Roma because I want to enjoy my football," he said after his surprise arrival in Italy last night. "This is an great club. I turned down more important offers because I want to win things here. "I’m absolutely delighted that I can now play with champions such as Francesco Totti, Antonio Cassano, Vincenzo Montella and Cristian Chivu." Kuffour becomes Roma’s second free signing of the summer after the capture of Siena’s Rodrigo Taddei last week. The stopper will also be joined in Italy by former Bayern teammate Roberto Kovac, who has completed a free move to Juventus. The signing of Kuffour is now likely to see central defender Matteo Ferrari leave, after a nightmare first campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.