Defender Juan Jesus is set to join AS Roma from rivals Inter.

The 25-year-old struggled to break through into the starting line-up under manager Roberto Mancini last season, making just 19 appearances in the league, after being a regular for three seasons at the San Siro.

Local media reports said that the defender will join Roma on a loan deal, with an option of a permanent move.

"On Wednesday afternoon defender Juan Jesus left Inter's pre-season base in Riscone di Brunico and... arrived at Roma's training camp in Pinzolo," Roma said on their website (www.asroma.com).

The central defender, who can also play as a left full-back, joined Inter from Brazilian side Internacional in January 2012.

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