Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta will play at least the first half of the 2019-20 season back in his native Italy for Roma, who confirmed a loan deal for the player on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zappacosta, 27, made just four Premier League appearances for the Blues last season and did not even feature in his club’s match-day squad for their two outings so far this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And he will now try to re-establish himself in Serie A after agreeing terms with Roma, who kick off their league campaign this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“AS Roma are pleased to confirm the signing of Davide Zappacosta from Chelsea on a temporary deal,” the Giallorossi confirmed on their official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Zappacosta joins the Giallorossi from the English club on an initial six-month loan which runs until January 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“As part of the deal, there is the option to extend the loan until 30 June 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zappacosta has expressed his happiness at returning to his native country two years after leaving Torino to join the Blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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