OFFICIAL: Sampdoria swoop for Leeds youngster

Vieira joined Leeds back in 2015 are undergoing a successful trial with the club's academy and went on to make 63 Championship appearances for the club after making his debut aged 17.

The Bissau-born midfielder has signed a five-year contract running until the summer of 2023 with 'Samp'.

The Italian side are believed to have paid an initial £5.8m for the 20-year-old, with a further £400,000 in add-ons.

Vieira's departure has frustrated Leeds fans, who had high hopes for the England U21 international.

The youngster could be involved when Sampdoria get their Serie A campaign underway against Fiorentina on August 19.

 

August 1, 2018