Empoli adding defender Silvestre from Sampdoria: sides reach agreement

Empoli were on the search for an experienced defender and appear to have found one with a deal that is near completion for Matias Silvestre. The 33-year-old Silvestre will move from Sampdoria to the Tuscan club after a contract offer of one year plus option for a second was accepted by the center back. Empoli are set to sign their target, the Argentine, who was on an expiring contract in 2019, appeared in 37 matches scoring one goal this past season.