Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny gets his hands on Roma scarf ahead of loan move

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Wojciech Szczesny touched down at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport
He has joined Roma on a year-long loan from Arsenal
Roma had been interested in signing Szczesny on a permanent deal
Szczesny lost his place as Arsenal's No 1 goalkeeper last season

Published: 05:24 EST, 27 July 2015 | Updated: 04:04 EST, 28 July 2015

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Wojciech Szczesny immediately demonstrated his allegiance to new side Roma on Monday as he wore their scarf, having arrived at the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

On Sunday, the goalkeeper announced that he will join the Serie A outfit on a season-long loan by posting a video on his Instagram account confirming that he would be leaving the Emirates for the Stadio Olimpico.

And having flown into Rome to finalise his deal, Szczesny beamed as he was greeted by a sea of Roma fans and journalists ahead of his new challenge.

Wojciech Szczesny held the Roma scarf aloft having touched down at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

The goalkeeper will move to the Italian side on a season-long loan from Premier League hopefuls Arsenal

Having been at Arsenal since 2006, making his way into the first team in 2009, Szczesny has now moved on

Szczesny beamed as he was greeted by a sea of Roma fans and journalists ahead of his new challenge

On Sunday Szczesny spoke in Italian as he confirmed that he will join Serie A side Roma

Wojciech Szczesny confirms move to Roma in Instagram video

Szczesny, pictured training with Arsenal at Singapore American School last Thursday, joins Roma on loan

The 25-year-old lost the No 1 spot at the Emirates last term and Petr Cech has since been brought in

Szczesny snuffs out the danger from Singapore Select XI's Nicholas Velez during Arsenal's s 4-0 victory

In his social media post, the 25-year-old, speaking in Italian, said: 'Good evening Giallorossi! I am very happy, because I am going to Roma tomorrow. I'll see you soon.'

The Poland international has been given the go-ahead to complete the transfer by Arsenal who have been ironing out details of the loan fee with Roma looking to pay an initial £250,000.

The Italian giants had been interested in signing Szczesny permanently but that did not suit the player or Arsenal at this stage.

Szczesny lost his place as Arsenal's No 1 goalkeeper last season following David Ospina's arrival, and this summer's signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea has pushed him further from the first team.

Arsene Wenger: Wojciech Szczesny to Roma on loan almost done