# Yari Verschaeren joins Sampdoria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yari-verschaeren-transfer-status > Updated: 2026-08-14T08:45:45.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren has officially joined Sampdoria following the expiration of his contract with RSC Anderlecht. After initially rejecting earlier offers, the 25-year-old attacking playmaker reached an agreement with the Italian club on a free transfer. The deal was reportedly secured by Sampdoria’s sports area CEO Jesper Fredberg, who previously worked with Verschaeren at Anderlecht. The move coincides with the 80th anniversary of the club. Upon signing, Verschaeren expressed pride in representing the club, citing its history and prestige as key factors in his decision. He noted that insights from former players, such as Dennis Praet, helped him understand the significance of the club to its supporters. Verschaeren aims to contribute goals and assists to the team's project. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Sampdoria signs Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren has joined Sampdoria, citing the club's history and a project presented by CEO Jesper Fredberg as primary reasons for his move. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-signs-belgian-midfielder-yari-verschaeren ### 2026-08-11: Sampdoria reaches agreement to sign Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren Sampdoria has agreed to sign Belgian midfielder Yari Verschaeren on a free transfer, securing a three-year deal for the former Anderlecht player. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-reaches-agreement-to-sign-belgian-midfielder-yari-verschaeren ### 2026-08-08: Royal Antwerp FC monitors free agent Yari Verschaeren Royal Antwerp FC is monitoring free agent Yari Verschaeren as a potential transfer target following his departure from RSC Anderlecht. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-antwerp-fc-monitors-free-agent-yari-verschaeren ### 2026-08-06: Yari Verschaeren linked with Sampdoria and Antwerp as he remains club‑less Free‑agent Yari Verschaeren, ex‑Anderlecht captain, is being courted by Italy’s Sampdoria and Belgium’s Royal Antwerp as he looks for a new club. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yari-verschaeren-linked-with-sampdoria-and-antwerp-as-he-remains-clubless --- Cite as: Yari Verschaeren joins Sampdoria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yari-verschaeren-transfer-status