"We're still waiting for it to be made official," Frenchman Garcia told reporters regarding the 30-year-old former Brazil international, who plays for Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates and can be deployed at fullback or as a winger.
"He's a player I've followed since he left Lille," added Garcia. "He's played at Lyon, in Germany with Schalke and I knew we always had a chance with him and that he wanted to return to Europe. He's not only a top player but also a good man."
Roma's win over lowly Livorno put them five points behind leaders Juventus, who host Sampdoria in Saturday's late game.
(Reporting by Terry Daley; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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