Transfer News: Giovinco to Sampdoria & Shaqiri to Chicago

• The Italian club Sampdoria announced the signing of former Saudi club Al-Hilal player Sebastian Giovinco on a free contract until the end of this season on Wednesday.

A big return to #SerieA💎 👀@sampdoria_en's new no. 2️⃣1️⃣

⚡️ #Giovinco ⚡️#WeAreCalcio pic.twitter.com/plSm3ESxyi

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 9, 2022

• Shaqiri moves to Chicago Fire

Swiss attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri left Lyon on Wednesday, less than half a season after arriving in the French league, to join the Chicago Fire, the MLS player announced. The deal was officially announced in a video posted by the Chicago club on its Twitter page in which the Swiss International said to his future fans: “We will meet soon in Chicago”.