Dutch international Kevin Strootman joins Marseille

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AS Roma's Kevin Strootman, left, and Spal's Federico Mattiello vie for the ball during a Serie A match between Spal and AS Roma, at Paolo Mazza Stadium in Ferrara, Italy, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (Elisabetta Baracchi/ANSA via AP)

MARSEILLE, France — French club Marseille has signed Dutch international Kevin Strootman from Roma in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29 million).

The 28-year-old midfielder will be reunited with former Roma coach Rudi Garcia after signing a five-year deal on Tuesday.

Strootman joined Roma from PSV Eindhoven in 2013 when the Italian club was coached by Garcia. He made 130 appearances for the Serie A club, scoring 13 goals.

The left-footed Strootman has scored three goals in 41 matches with the Netherlands.

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