Roma strike Destro deal

Roma have confirmed the loan signing of Italy U-21 striker Mattia Destro from Genoa for €11.5million, with the option of a permanent deal next summer. The 21-year-old has agreed personal terms to keep him at the Stadio Olimpico unti 30l June 2017. A statement on club website www.asroma.it read: "Roma announces that it has signed with Genoa an agreement to acquire the temporary playing rights of Mattia Destro for a fee of €11.5million. "The agreement, filed today at the offices of the Lega Serie A, also includes the right of option to purchase the player outright, from the 2013-14 season, for €4.5million. "Destro has signed a five-year contract with the club, expiring on June 30, 2017. "As part of the same operation, an agreement has also been signed with Genoa to sell outright, with a co-ownership agreement, the rights to Giammario Piscitella and Valerio Verre, with a net consideration of €1.5million for each player, for a total equity of €3million." Destro scored 12 times in 30 Serie A appearances on loan for Siena last term and was included in Cesare Prandelli's provisional Italy squad for UEFA EURO 2012. From: FIFA