US billionaire Dan Friedkin on Monday promised to turn Roma into “one of the greatest names in world football” after completing his 591 million euros ($700 million) purchase of the Italian club.

Friedkin, 54, takes over the Serie A side after nine-years under the ownership of fellow American James Pallotta, 62.

“We are delighted to join the AS Roma family,” said Friedkin. 

Continue reading this article on Sports Desk, the new sports website brought to you by Times of Malta.