Robin Olsen has promised to put in the hard work required to be a success at Roma, after he faced the media for the first time on Saturday.

The Sweden international, a summer signing from FC Copenhagen, is the new Giallorossi No. 1 - and is looking forward to making the most of what he admits is a 'big step' in his career.

“First of all, it is very nice to be here,” Olsen said. “It is a big step for me in my career and when I got the opportunity to come here it was an easy choice for me.

“I think the people back in Sweden are happy for me. It is a big club, a massive club – everyone knows who Roma is and I think they are happy [for me].”

He added: “My first impressions have been fantastic. I was able to come in and train straight away. I had some good training sessions, and also the game against Barcelona – it feels really good to be here.”

The Sweden No. 1 perhaps has a tough task on his hands, having to follow in the footsteps of Alisson Becker – the former Giallorossi starter who was sold for a world record fee earlier in the summer.

“Alisson showed how good how good is,” Olsen said. “He showed everyone he is a fantastic footballer and goalkeeper. But they sold him and took me.

“There has been a lot of talk about taking over from Alisson. I have the biggest respect for him. But it is my job now to focus on myself, my work for this club and what I am going to do and have to do here.

“Like you say, I have played a couple of Champions League games, and also the World Cup, so I have experience from that. My biggest strength, I think, is that I always give everything – in training and the game. I always give everything and fight for what I want.”