Samp manager Atzori happy with 4-4-2 after beating Empoli

An away win was the only thing missing for Gianluca Atzori's Sampdoria to send a truly strong signal of it's intentions in the Serie B. In Empoli, already the stage on which Samp had made a premature exit from the Coppa Italia, the blucerchiati put in a convincing perfromance, crowned by 3 points.

"I want to compliment the boys on a superlative display - naturally aside from the last 10 minutes of the first half because, by relaxing we risked allowing Empoli a chance to come-back. As soon as we suffered a goal, the ghosts were back. Therefore it's important for me to say that there is still a lot to work on. We must not allow anyone the chance to re-open a game that is already closed."

"We created lots of chances on goal, but I want to see the team in control of the match for the full 90 minutes. Very few of our adversaries can boast the offensive potential that we have at Sampdoria, but this is not enough for me, I want more concentration in defence and infront of goal. I don't want to discuss the actions of any individuals because our symbol is the group. The hardest thing for me at the moment is to leave National players at home and put people like Rispoli and Dessena on the sidelines, but this competition for spots will be the future strenghth of Sampdoria."

"Pozzi had a problem with an abdusctor muscle, that's why I preferred to sub him. I'm convinced that the 4-4-2 is the right formation at the moment and so are the players. I'm not discounting the work already done with 3 at the back, because I'm sure that during the season it will again be useful, but given the elements I have at my disposal I believe that the 4-4-2 can give us more guarantees. On the right I have Volta and Rispoli, while on the left I have Castellini and Laczko. In the middle I can count on Accardi, Costa, Gastaldello and Rossini. We have two defensive players in each role and so I'm happy to try any type of formation."

Poli Out Foggia In

It has been confirmed that Andrea Poli has left Sampdoria to join Inter Milan on loan for the season. Inter also have the option to sign Poli on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

The promising youngster has been linked with a move away from the Blucerchiati for the last few seasons and now he has finally got his move.

On a positive note, it has been announced on transfer deadline day that Sampdoria have signed Italian international winger Pasquale Foggia from Lazio on loan with an option to sign at the end of the season.

Sampdoria confirm Romero swoop

Sampdoria have signed Argentine international goalkeeper Sergio Romero from Dutch club AZ.

After weeks of speculation, the transfer has now been made official by the port club who will be playing in Serie B this term.

The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract and he’ll be presented to the media on Tuesday afternoon.