Would Nainggolan suit PL?

Radja Nainggolan has earned plaudits from the likes of Patrick Viera, but would the reported Chelsea target suit life in the Premier League?

According to reports, the Roma midfielder is set to become Antonio Conte’s first signing at Chelsea, with some national newspapers claiming a deal has already been agreed for the Belgium international.

So what would Nainggolan bring to Stamford Bridge and how might he fare in England’s top flight?

Factfile

Name: Radja Nainggolan

Age: 27

Former clubs: Piacenza, Cagliari, Roma

Nationality: Belgian

International caps: 18

What is his background?

Nainggolan started his professional career at Serie B side Piacenza after being scouted while playing for Belgian club Germinal Beerschot.

After four years in Serie B Nainggolan moved up to Serie A with Cagliari, who initially signed him on loan before making the deal permanent at the end of the 2009/10 season.

Nainggolan was a regular starter at Cagliari, making 131 appearances with his performances catching the eye of the Roma hierarchy who, in January 2014, signed him on a half-season loan for €3m (£2.3m) before taking up the option to purchase 50 per cent of his rights for a further €6m (£4.7m).

Nainggolan signed a permanent deal with Roma ahead of the 2014/15 season for €9m (£7m) and he has swiftly become one of the club’s most important players.

On the international stage, he was surprisingly omitted from Belgium’s 2014 World Cup squad but has since established himself in Marc Wilmots’ side in a deeper …

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