Sampdoria have officially signed midfielder Mehdi Leris from Chievo for a reported €3m plus bonuses.

A statement on Samp’s website confirms Leris has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

The 21-year-old broke through for Chievo last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 24 appearances, despite their relegation.

Capable of playing as both a central midfielder or right winger, he has the choice of playing for France, Spain and Algeria at international level.

Sampdoria have officially signed midfielder Mehdi Leris from Chievo for a reported €3m plus bonuses.

A statement on Samp’s website confirms Leris has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

The 21-year-old broke through for Chievo last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 24 appearances, despite their relegation.

Capable of playing as both a central midfielder or right winger, he has the choice of playing for France, Spain and Algeria at international level.

He becomes the Blucerchiati’s first addition since Jeison Murillo a month ago.

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