Sampdoria have signed Roma midfielder Gonzalo Villar.

Villar joins Sampdoria on a season-long loan with the option to buy.

Speaking following his arrival, Villar declared: “I'm happy to be here, greetings to the fans."

He moves to Samp on a 12 month deal with an €8m permanent option.

Roma signed Villar from Elche in January 2020 in a deal worth around €5m.