Roma to train at Disney facility

Serie A club AS Roma have reached an agreement with the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

As a part of the the six-year deal, the Roma squad will take part in pre-season training sessions at the Disney facility.

"It is a priority of our new USA-based ownership group to form strong partnerships with world-renowned brands that provide growth opportunities for AS Roma in the USA and around the globe," said the club's chief executive Mark Pannes. "This is a spectacular first step."

Roma have also has agreed to serve as the presenting sponsor for several Disney-owned youth football events and will have one of their youth academy clubs take part in Disney's Soccer Showcase.