Chris Smalling has revealed his desire to play in a foreign country was behind his decision to swap Manchester United for Roma.
The 30-year-old centre-back completed a season-long loan switch to the Italian capital club last summer and has been lauded for his performances in Serie A.
After almost a decade at Old Trafford, where he arrived at 2010 when Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge, it has been a move that has broadened Smalling's horizons.
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