Askildsen joins Sampdoria

President Massimo Ferrero and U.C. Sampdoria are pleased to announce the signing of Kristoffer Askildsen from Norwegian outfit Stabæk Fotball.

The 19-year-old midfielder – born in Oslo, Norway on 9 January 2001 – has joined on an initial year-long loan with the obligation to make the deal permanent.

Askildsen has signed a contract with Sampdoria until 30 June 2024.