Intro:

Iraq left-back Ali Adnan, 21, becomes the first Iraqi footballer in Serie A after being acquired by Udinese from Turkish Süper Lig side Caykur Rizespor for an undisclosed fee.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Ali Adnan, Udinese:

"Sure, I am the first Iraqi player to play in Italy and for this reason I have to put in performances worthy of my country's name. I hope I will succeed to bring something big to this club."

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Ali Adnan, Udinese:

"Yes, for sure I received an offer from Roma but it was not possible to go to Roma because I had a contract with my club. Roma is a big club and I respect their offer a lot."

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Ali Adnan, Udinese:

"First of all, I am not in the Iraqi Army, I was only taking part in an advert with the Iraqi national team coach for one or two hours of my time and that was that. I am very proud to be able to help my country."