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Roma complete Chivu transfer Friday 26 September, 2003
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Following months of confusion, Cristian Chivu is now officially owned by AS Roma.
The Romanian international had signed on from Ajax in the summer for £12m to be paid over a period of time.
However, the Dutch side complained that there were delays in receiving financial guarantees and in late August threatened to recall the player to Amsterdam.
Negotiations managed to find a happy medium, as Chivu agreed a new deal to stay in Rome on loan until January.
However, the Giallorossi have now found the necessary cash and completed the full transfer this evening.
Ajax and Roma confirmed a £8.2m credit transfer had been received, which added to the £2m originally handed over in the summer effectively cuts the total price of the transfer.
Avoiding payment over a period of time, Roma have earned a £2m discount on the defender.
Chivu has already been a success in his first Serie A season, scoring two goals.
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