Roma fans make it Dybala night to remember

Paulo Dybala received a warm and thrilling welcome from Roma supporters as 8,000 fans made their voices heard at an all-action unveiling at the Square Colosseum on Tuesday evening.

Fans filled the streets in the Italian capital as the club unveiled their latest signing after beating Inter Milan and Napoli to the signing of the Argentina international  who did his trademark celebration upon his unveiling – on a free transfer.

And after thanking fans for the rapturous welcome he received at his presentation ceremony, Dybala sat down on the steps outside the Palazzo Della Civilta Italiana and soaked in the atmosphere as fans sang the club’s anthem in wild celebration.

The iconic anthem is sung at every home game at the Stadio Olimpico before kick-off, but Dybala appeared moved by the monumental sound being created by the supporters – who were waving flags of the club’s colours – in their numbers.

Reports suggest another 50,000 people were watching his unveiling – which also saw the club’s colours light up the Square Colosseum – which was streamed live on YouTube.

The 28-year-old then sat down for his first press conference as a Roma player, in which he revealed he left Juventus for footballing reasons.

‘I think the [Juventus] director [Maurizio] Arrivabene was very clear, we had an agreement to sign in October and then the club asked us to wait,’ Dybala said.

The club’s colours were also cast on to the facade of the Square Colosseum in Rome

The Argentina international signed a deal until 2025 worth £5million (€6m) a year, including bonuses, at the Stadio Olimpico last week.

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It came after Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho personally spoke with Dybala on the phone to convince him to join, and the former Juventus star has lifted the lid on what else was discussed.

‘The first thing I asked the coach was what we aim to win,’ Dybala explained to reporters. ‘I like to win, him too.

‘Both Mourinho and the club have given me certainties, here there is great confidence and awareness.