Sampdoria have struck a deal with Hamburger SV for Albin Ekdal and the midfielder is expected to have his medical tomorrow.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the details were finalised this evening and the Sweden international is already en route to Genoa.

It’s a permanent transfer worth €2.5m plus bonuses.

This is a return to Serie A for Ekdal, who already played for Juventus, Bologna and Cagliari.

Sampdoria have struck a deal with Hamburger SV for Albin Ekdal and the midfielder is expected to have his medical tomorrow.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the details were finalised this evening and the Sweden international is already en route to Genoa.

It’s a permanent transfer worth €2.5m plus bonuses.

This is a return to Serie A for Ekdal, who already played for Juventus, Bologna and Cagliari.

Hamburg director of sport Ralf Becker confirmed yesterday that the 29-year-old “asked to leave.”

The original offer of €1.7m plus €0.3m in bonuses was evidently improved to push the move through.

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