Roma have confirmed the signing of Argentinian midfielder Fernando Gago on loan from Real Madrid.

Gago's move to Roma could be made permanent next summer with the Serie A outfit having an option to buy the South American player for €6 million.

The 25-year-old, who was also linked with a move to Palermo this summer, joined Real Madrid from Boca Juniors in January 2007 but struggled to secure regular first-team action in the past two seasons.