Dessena rejoins Samp at 100%

Newly married and a first-time dad, the twenty-three year old midfielder will return to the Blucerchiati after the Genovese club purchased the remaining half of his contract from his hometown club, Parma.

"Do I have to tell the truth? Rather than my football career, in the last few days I've been thinking more about my partner and our new baby. Now, however, I'm really happy and satisfied." 

When one puts their family above all else... Those who think that young players with a good head on solid shoulders are no longer a reality, might reconsider if they heard the words of Daniele Dessena. Two or three weeks ago, Tommaso was born to Carlotta and Daniele and in September they will all travel to Moena together. But before the spring the Dessena family have already begun to re-associate with the Blucerchiati colours. Completely. The club has just claimed the remaining half of his playing card. "I sincerely didn't expect it - Says Daniele - I'm a bit surprised at the developments but I'm happy: to return to Sampdoria is great news for me, a suprise in the true sense of the word."

Who contacted you from Genova? Have you spoken with anyone?

"The director Gasparin called me straight away. I don't know him, but he gave me his personal welcome back and said a few nice things to me. I still haven't spoken with Mister Di Carlo, but there's still time to do so. At the moment I don't know if I'll be at the presentation on the 6th of July, given that my partner is still recovering, but I'm certain of being at the retreat in Moena and from then on I'm putting myself fully in the hands of the coaching staff."

One year later, you're coming back to Samp in Champions League. What are you looking forward to about this return?

"My desire would be to play with some continuity, I'm young and it's normal to have some clear aspirations. My ex-teammates had a extraordinary season and next year there will be three competitions to perform in: I believe that there'll be some big opportunities for me."

How much did you gain from your year in Cagliari?

"In Sardinia I had a really positive season from all points of view. At the squad level we did well, especially in the first half of the season when we put just about everyone to the torch. Personally I played more than 30 games and I fitted in well in a group of good players and people.

Do you keep any good memories of your first experience as a Blucerchiato?

"It's certainly a good memory, undoubtably. I didn't get many starts, but even in Genova, between the championship, the Uefa Cup and the Coppa Italia, I got on the field about 30 times. The most lasting memory is one from Europe, from Belgrade. I didn't play a great game but I got a good goal that changed everything and was fundamental for our qualification out of the group. Let's hope it's a good omen for this year..."

source: www.sampdoria.it