Georginio Wijnaldum: Former Liverpool Star Gets Heroic Welcome at Stadio Olimpico After Roma Move

• Georginio Wijnaldum had a dream reception at Stadio Olimpico during his unveilling as Roma's new player
• The Dutch midfielder sealed a summer move to Roma on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain
• Wijnaldum's move to the Serie A came at a time he was struggling to make an impact at Parc des Princes

Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum was accorded a warm reception at Stadio Olimpico during his official presentation to the fans.

Wijnaldum signed for the Italian giants on a season-long loan, with an option to buy, from Paris St-Germain.

The Dutchman's move to Roma came when he had seen his fortunes dwindle after he joined PSG from Liverpool last summer.

According to BBC Sport, the 31-year-old won the Ligue 1 title and made 37 appearances in all competitions for PSG after his move from Anfield.

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However, he was unable to hit the ground running in the French capital as he struggled for form under Mauricio Pochettino.

Georginio Wijnaldum gets heroic welcome at Stadio Olimpico

He now hopes to put his PSG nightmare behind him after sealing a stunning move to the Serie A with Roma.

The Netherlands skipper was officially presented to the Roma fans on Sunday, August 7, at Olimpico Stadio, where he received a heroic welcome from the support base.

Roma's official Twitter handle shared a video of Wijnaldum's impressive presentation, with fans serenading him with chants and applause as he walked into the stadium.

The presentation happened during Roma's pre-season friendly clash with Shakhtar Donetsk, where they won 5-0.

Goals from Lorenzo Pellegrini, Gianluca Mancini, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Edoardo Bove handed Jose Mourinho's men the comfortable win.

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Paulo Dybala treated to a kingly presentation at Roma

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Paulo Dybala was treated to an emperor-like welcome as he was unveiled to Serie A club AS Roma supporters on Tuesday, July 26.

The 28-year-old Argentina international joined AS Roma on a free transfer after spending seven trophy-laden years with Juventus.

The marquee signing, who declined the iconic No.10 jersey out of respect to the legendary Francesco Totti, has proved to be a massive hit among the fans before making his official debut for the Giallorossi.