Sampdoria sign Fiorentina’s Pazzini

Now it’s official: Sampdoria have signed Fiorentina forward Giampaolo Pazzini.

A number of sides were interested in taking Pazzini into the Premier League world: Everton and west Ham now have to look for another goal. The former Italy Under-21 international has signed for The Blucerchiati in the hope to find more place in the field than that he had in Florence. As part of the deal, Fiorentina have taken Samp tower Emiliano Bonazzoli on loan.

“Fiorentina announce the permanent transfer of Giampaolo Pazzini to Sampdoria. The deal satisfies all parties involved, player and clubs. As part of the transfer, Fiorentina have asked Sampdoria for Emiliano Bonazzoli to join the club on a temporary loan deal”: this is what the statement on the Viola website says.