Roma Striker Julio Baptista Set To Sign With Malaga Tomorrow

Roma striker Julio Baptista has arrived in Malaga, and tomorrow will sign a deal with the club until 2014.

03-Jan-2011 5:00:00 AM

By Rick D'Andrea

More On :  AS Roma, Malaga, Julio Baptista
Julio Baptista - Roma (Getty Images)
Roma striker Julio Baptista has landed in Malaga and will end speculation about his move to the Spanish club when he signs a contract until 2014.

The Brazilian will become the club's fifth signing after Enzo Maresca, Sergio Asenjo, Martin Demichelis and Nacho Camacho have all agreed to move to the Andalucian club.

"I am very happy to be here," declared 'The Beast' upon his arrival in Spain. "I am ceratin that I will settle in well because the side has many improtant projects ahead."

"Now, we must do whatever is necessary to finish off the season well."

The 29-year-old is said to be receiving €2.5 million per season in wages.


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