Colombian striker Muriel joins Sevilla football club

20:36 - 08 July 2017

Striker Luis Muriel, pictured in February 2017, has accepted a 20 million euro ($22.8 million) deal to join Sevilla FC, a record amount for the club

Sevilla splashed out a club record 20 million euros ($22.8 million) on Saturday to lure Colombian international striker Luis Muriel from Italians Sampdoria, the La Liga outfit announced.

"Sevilla and Sampdoria have agreed a deal which will go through after a medical and the actual signing," Sevilla saids on their website.

The 26-year-old bagged 13 Serie A goals and made nine assists last season and will now get a taste of the Champions League if Sevilla, fourth last season, survive the qualifying round.