Roma have confirmed that Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has joined the club on a season-long loan.

It is understood that the Italians are keen to make the move a permanent one next summer.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger recently insisted that the 25-year-old still has a future at the Emirates Stadium, despite the arrival of Petr Cech from Chelsea.

"I've come here to win games and trophies with AS Roma and I believe that the team is strong enough to do so," he told the club's official website. "I think there's great potential. I know the faces of the players and I know their names, so hopefully I will settle in very quickly."

Szczesny's current contract with Arsenal is due to expire in 2018.