Official: Gervinho is moving to China, replaced by El Shaarawy in "Roma" squad

"Roma" attacker Gervinho leaves Italy - from now on the Ivory Coast national team member will represent the "Hebei China Fortune" club.

The Chinese club will pay between 15 million to 18 million euros for the 28-year-old footballer together with bonuses.

Gervinho played for "Giallorossi" since 2013, when he arrived from London's "Arsenal". This season, the attacker played 17 matches in all tournaments, scoring seven goals and providing two assists.

"Hebei China Fortune" finished second in the first league of China and this year climbed to the country's top division. The new season will start in May.

The same "Roma" club immediately confirmed that they are borrowing Stephan El Shaarawy from "Monaco" until the end of the season, who previously played on loan in Milan.

It is reported that the Italian capital team will pay 1.4 million euros for the loan, and after the season will have the option to acquire all rights to the player for 13 million euros.

This season, the 23-year-old player, who can play on the wing and as a central striker for "Monaco", scored three goals in 24 matches.