Soccer-Brentford sign Denmark midfielder Damsgaard from Sampdoria

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Denmark v Israel - Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark - September 7, 2021 Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard in action Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Brentford have signed Denmark midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard on a five-year contract from Serie A side Sampdoria, both clubs said on Wednesday without disclosing the fee.

The 22-year-old joined the Genoa-based club two years ago, making 49 appearances and registering two goals and four assists in all competitions. He missed a large part of last season through injury.