Sampdoria have signed Catania striker Maxi Lopez.

Samp announced the signing yesterday:

"Sampdoria can announce it has acquired, on a temporary basis with the option to purchase outright, Maxi Lopez from Catania Calcio.

"The striker has chosen the No. 7 shirt and will be available for Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for this afternoon's training session."

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