Official: "Monaco" acquired B. Keita

"Monaco" officially announced the acquisition of Roma's "Lazio" forward Balde Keita. According to reports, 30 million euros were paid for him.

The Senegalese national team member has already passed a medical examination and signed a five-year contract.

"I am very happy to sign a contract with "Monaco" - a club with a great history", Keita said. "I am very happy to be here and I can't wait to start playing."

"Many players and friends told me good things about this club and its team spirit. When you get the opportunity to come here, you take it without even thinking."

"This is an ideal project for me. I am very happy to join a strong team with great players who had a perfect season last year."

Last season, Keita scored 16 goals and provided five assists in 31 "Serie A" matches.

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Yesterday, "Monaco" also officially presented the transfer of Stevan Jovetic from Inter Milan.

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