Stefano Okaka will not depart Sampdoria in the January transfer window,  according to statements credited to the sporting director of the Genoa based club, Carlo Osti ,by transfer market expert, Gianlucadimarzio.com.

The 25 - year - old’s stock has risen since his move to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, and netting on his international debut against Albania on Tuesday will certainly add to his list of suitors.

“Okaka leaving? There is no mention absolutely of his sale in January, the club will not weaken, and if we want to continue this positive momentum we have Okaka.

“In fact, we hope he stays with us for a long time,” Carlo Osti was quoted as saying by Gianlucadimarzio.com.

He added : “We will do everything to keep Okaka although we are very lucky with his agent Cattoli.

“On the expiration of the Okaka we will see what happens, of course, something has to happen by June.”

Stefano Okaka is tied to Sampdoria till the summer of 2016.

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