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Julio Baptista close to moving to AS Roma

Dave Cohen - 14 August 2008 21:29

Brazil´s Julio Baptista celebrates his goal against Argentina during their Copa America 2007 final match, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Brazil won 3-0.

Brazilian and Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista is said to be very close to signing for AS Roma in Serie A.

This statement was made earlier today (Thursday) to the Spanish newspaper AS in Madrid by his agent Herminio Menendez.

Both clubs have apparently signed the deal which involves €9 million plus a further €2 million, dependent on appearances.

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babyboy

14 August 2008 21:47

wow that very good for as roma becuz he can replace mancini

ajax72

15 August 2008 01:22

It's already official-Baptista is Roma player.

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