Rome  - Nicolas Burdisso said Saturday that he is close to signing a new contract with Serie A side Roma after five seasons and four titles with champions Inter Milan.

"It's all done," the 28-year-old Argentine defender told a radio broadcaster. "I am a player of Roma. I'm packing my suitcase and heading for Rome to sign (the contract)."

His agent, Fernando Hidalgo, said that "it is agreed that the negotiation is closed. It depends on (coach Luciano) Spalletti to make (Burdisso) play or not tomorrow at Genoa (in the Serie A opening game). The player is available."

Later Saturday, Inter confirmed the transfer, specifying that it is a loan expiring in June 2010. (dpa)