Belotti gives Mourinho an alternative to Abraham at Roma

By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:36 PM CDT Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022

ROME (AP) — José Mourinho’s Roma added another established scorer when Italy center forward Andrea Belotti joined the club on a one-year contract Sunday.

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ROME (AP) — José Mourinho’s Roma added another established scorer when Italy center forward Andrea Belotti joined the club on a one-year contract Sunday.

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ROME (AP) — José Mourinho’s Roma added another established scorer when Italy center forward Andrea Belotti joined the club on a one-year contract Sunday.

“As part of the overall agreement there is also the option for an additional two-year extension, based on certain performance-related criteria,” Roma said in a statement.

Belotti’s contract had expired after his seventh season at Torino, where he scored 100 Serie A goals.

FILE - Italy's Andrea Belotti celebrates after he scored during the penalty shootout during the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between Italy and Spain at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. José Mourinho’s Roma added another established scorer when Italy center forward Belotti joined the club on a one-year contract on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool, File)

Belotti offers Mourinho an alternative to Tammy Abraham at the center of his attack, joining a department that also includes recent signing Paulo Dybala.

Roma, which won the inaugural Europa Conference League trophy last season, is unbeaten in three Serie A matches this term.

“Roma’s progress and ambition in recent times has been clear for all to see, and both elements have had a big influence on me,” Belotti said. “At this point in my career I want to continue to improve, day after day, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so representing this club.”

Belotti has scored 10 or more goals in six of the last seven Serie A seasons and produced a career-high 26 in 2016-17. He has also scored 12 goals in 44 appearances for Italy, and was a member of the team that won the European Championship last year.

“Andrea is one of the most prolific forwards in Serie A and his addition further strengthens our attacking ranks,” Roma general manager Tiago Pinto said. “His determination in choosing Roma has really struck a chord with all of us.”