Sampdoria have announced the signing of free agent Sebastian Giovinco.

The 35 year-old has signed with Samp to the end of the season.

Giovinco returns to Serie A after seven years away in MLS and the Middle East.

“It's all signed, I am very happy to be back in Serie A," Giovinco told reporters outside the Sampdoria headquarters.

“I salute the Samp fans, I can't wait to get started with my first training session."