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Roma defender Jedvaj joins Bayer Leverkusen permanently

AS Roma have completed the sale of Tin Jedvaj to Bayer Leverkusen.

The defender had been on-loan with Bayer this season.

"Bayer 04 have agreed a permanent deal with AS Roma to sign Croatia international Tin Jedvaj [19] with 18 months of the loan arrangement still to run," Leverkusen confirmed on their official website.

"The versatile defender penned a new contract with the Werkself to 30 June 2020."

The club's CEO Michael Schade also spoke to the site and spoke of his happiness at completing the signing.

"We're very happy to secure the signing of a long-term deal with Tin Jedvaj after fair and amicable negotiations with AS Roma.

"He has made outstanding progress over the past few months. Bayer 04 have again demonstrated the commitment to build on young and talented players in the future.

"He will be a key member of our squad over the coming years."

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