Thursday 28 August 2014 10:16, UK
Italian side Roma have completed the signing of Kostas Manolas from Olympiacos for a 13million euros transfer fee.
The Greece international has signed a five-year contract with the Serie A outfit and will replace Mehdi Benatia following the Moroccan defender's permanent move to Bayern Munich.
A statement from Roma read: "Roma announces it has signed on a permanent transfer from Olympiacos FC Konstantinos Manolas' sporting rights for 13million euros."
Manolas attracted the attention of top European clubs, including Arsenal, following a solid 2013-14 campaign with Olympiacos.
He made 25 league appearances last season and scored three goals while he also featured in seven Champions League games for the Piraeus-based club.
The 23-year-old centre-back played four games at the World Cup for Greece this summer.
