Former Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels completes AS Roma transfer

Former Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels has completed his move to AS Roma, joining the Italian side on a one-year contract.

After months of speculation, the future of Mats Hummels has finally been resolved with the centre-back joining AS Roma on a free transfer. The veteran centre-back was a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund when his contract expired at the end of last season.

Hummels has now decided to make the move to AS Roma, where he will hope to pick up right where he left off last season having rolled back the years with his performances for Borussia Dortmund, especially in the UEFA Champions League.

Mats Hummels spurns English Premier League interest for AS Roma move

Several clubs were linked with a move for Hummels this summer, including the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Bologna, Real Sociedad, and West Ham United. But he has now decided to join Italian Serie A side AS Roma.

Having spent his entire playing career in the German Bundesliga, the 35 year old heads to Italy for a new challenge. Hummels played a total of 508 games for Borussia Dortmund, and is the club's second highest appearance maker of all time.

Mats Hummels is without a doubt one of the greatest players to ever play for Borussia Dortmund. The 2014 FIFA World Cup will now hope to cap off his exemplary playing career with a memorable season in Italy with AS Roma.

It has been a difficult start to the season for Daniele De Rossi's side, who have drawn two and lost one of their opening three games in the Italian Serie A.