Sampdoria are believed to have completed the signing of Dennis Praet from Anderlecht, beating Roma, Lazio and Fiorentina.
The 22-year-old has a reputation for being one of the most outstanding young talents in Belgium, and there were quite a few teams in Europe looking to pick him up.
In the end, the Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Blucerchiati found a deal before anyone else.
President Massimo Ferrero will pay €10m for the promising playmaker, who will be offered a five-year contract of €1.2m per year.
Sampdoria are believed to have completed the signing of Dennis Praet from Anderlecht, beating Roma, Lazio and Fiorentina.
The 22-year-old has a reputation for being one of the most outstanding young talents in Belgium, and there were quite a few teams in Europe looking to pick him up.
In the end, the Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Blucerchiati found a deal before anyone else.
President Massimo Ferrero will pay €10m for the promising playmaker, who will be offered a five-year contract of €1.2m per year.
This makes Praet the most expensive signing Ferrero ever made for Sampdoria after Luis Muriel, who costed €11m.
The player is expected in Italy this evening or tomorrow for his medicals.