Leeds United confirmed the departure of Ronaldo Vieira on Wednesday as a mass exodus at the Yorkshire club continues under Marcelo Bielsa.
The midfielder has joined Italian club Sampdoria on a five-year deal after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
According to reports from Yorkshire Evening Post, Vieira travelled to Italy on Monday to finalise his move.
He was not included in the starting line-up for Sampdoria’s meeting with Fulham in Aldershot on Wednesday, but he was given the permission to train with his new club prior to completion of the transfer.