Pazzini makes Sampdoria switch

Sampdoria have completed the signing of Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini.

Striker leaves Fiorentina for Serie A rivals

Sampdoria have completed the signing of Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini in a deal which is believed to be worth an eventual €8million (£7.2m). The former Italy Under 21 international was a regular at Fiorentina last season, but the summer arrival of Alberto Gilardino limited his opportunities this term. Fiorentina have, therefore, opted to cash in on the forward and Sampdoria attacker Emiliano Bonazzoli will move in the other direction. Sampdoria will also have the opportunity to sign Bonazzoli on a permanent contract at the end of the season if they are sufficiently impressed. News of Pazzini's move could come as a blow to Premier League club Everton, who were rumoured to be eyeing the 24-year-old as a solution to their shortage of strikers.