SAMPDORIA NEWS

Ciro Ferrara is Sampdoria’s new Coach to lead them on their return to Serie A, replacing Beppe Iachini in the position.
Luis Enrique reportedly turned down offers from three Italians clubs this summer after announcing his departure from Roma.
Sampdoria have confirmed that Ciro Ferrara will be their new Coach – but it will take a little bit more time to make his appointment official.
Cagliari have confirmed that they have signed Daniele Dessena on a permanent basis from Sampdoria.
Ciro Ferrara could be confirmed as the new Sampdoria boss on Monday – leaving the door open for Devis Mangia to take over the Italian Under-21 side.
There are growing reports that Sampdoria have agreed a deal with current Under-21 Italy Coach Ciro Ferrara.
Rafa Benitez admits the proposal from Sampdoria was “very serious, very professional and they have a project,” but wants to win trophies.
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara and Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola have joined Marco Giampaolo on Sampdoria’s coaching shortlist.
Marco Giampaolo and Didier Deschamps are in the running to become the new Sampdoria boss after Rafael Benitez rejected the club’s offer.
Sampdoria have released a statement confirming they will not be hiring Rafa Benitez after negotiations over the last two weeks.
According to reports in Italy this evening, Rafa Benitez has turned down the offer to become Coach of Sampdoria, so they’re turning to Didier Deschamps.
Newly promoted Sampdoria will meet with Rafa Benitez on Wednesday in a fresh bid to tempt him to the port club.
Sampdoria President Riccardo Garrone has admitted that Rafa Benitez is one of their prime candidates to take charge as Coach this summer.
Sampdoria and Barcelona will mark the 20th anniversary of their European Cup final this summer, by contesting the Gamper Trophy.
Sampdoria are in negotiations with Rafa Benitez, which shocked current Coach Beppe Iachini. “I was really let down.”
As the deadline approaches, a series of co-ownership deals have been finalised, including Pescara, Milan, Juventus, Udinese, Novara, Palermo and Genoa.
Sampdoria have reportedly made their contract offer to Rafa Benitez, whilst a decision is expected as soon as next Tuesday.
Parma have reportedly agreed to buy Jonathan Biabiany from Sampdoria for €3.5m and overtaken Juventus in the race for Omar El Kaddouri.
Rafa Benitez has not rejected Sampdoria’s initial approach and is believed to be prepared to begin talks over becoming their next Coach.
Sampdoria stalwart Angelo Palombo could be set for a surprise move to Dubai, report Sky Sports Italia.