Sampdoria are close to completing the transfer of former Real Madrid striker Jese Rodriguez. The forward will be joining them on a free transfer, and is already in Italy to finalise the move.

He last featured for Turkish side Ankaragucu for half a season, before becoming a free agent again. And now, he will be taking on a new challenge in Serie A.

Jese Rodriguez to sign for Sampdoria in the coming days

Sampdoria have completed two deals: Jesé Rodriguez joins as free agent, deal signed and medical completed — valid until June. 🔵🇪🇸🤝🏻 #SerieA

Gambia centre back Omar Colley leaves Serie A and joins Besiktas from Samp on permanent deal worth €2.5m. pic.twitter.com/ANE5Ipk71b
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 9, 2023

While the European transfer window is closed, free agents can still be signed by the clubs. As a result, he can still register for the Italian side and feature in the league.

Jese Rodriguez’s arrival will be announced soon, now that Omar Colley has signed for Besiktas. Medical tests have been scheduled for the forward, and should be passed without complications.

The 29-year-old came through the Real Madrid Castilla academy and spent three years with the first team before signing for PSG in 2016. Things didn’t really work out for him in France, and he spent several loan spells with Las Palmas, Stoke City, Sporting Lisbon and Real Betis before leaving the French side.

In 16 appearances across all competitions this season, he has scored 5 goals and provided two assists so far. And Sampdoria could use a goalscoring boost, given that they have only scored 10 in 21 games this season – the least in the entire division.