Chelsea Complete Signing Of Emerson Palmieri From AS Roma (Photos)

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Emerson Palmieri has joined Chelsea from Serie A side Roma.


The defender has been presented with an ‘Emerson 33’ shirt at the Stamford Bridge club.


Chelsea confirmed the signing, which is said to set them back £17million, after photos of his presentation were earlier leaked online.


“I came here because it’s a great team with a great history,” he said.


“Today I am realising one of my dreams to pull on the shirt of such a great club.


‘English football is something I have been watching since I was 15 years old.


“It is a really beautiful game over here but it is going to be even more beautiful to play it.”


Chelsea have been desperate to add to their squad this winter, with Antonio Conte cutting a frustrated figure as the Blues labour to get deals done.


A double swoop for Emerson and Roma striker Edin Dzeko was on the cards earlier this month but Chelsea refused to match the Serie A side’s asking price.


A striker is also on Conte’s wish list, with Dzeko, Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch and Fernando Llorente all linked over the past 30 days.


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