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Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman from the Italian club AS Roma is the newest recruit of Marseille. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
French club Marseille has signed Dutch international Kevin Strootman from Roma in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29 million).
The 28-year-old midfielder will be reunited with former Roma coach Rudi Garcia after signing a five-year deal on Tuesday.
Strootman joined Roma from PSV Eindhoven in 2013 when the Italian club was coached by Garcia. He made 130 appearances for the Serie A club, scoring 13 goals.
The left-footed Strootman has scored three goals in 41 matches with the Netherlands.
