Transfer Roundup
It's still early in the summer transfer window but the Blucerchiati have already completed their first few moves.
Nicola Pozzi's loan from Empoli has been made permanent. The striker spent half of last season on loan at the Marassi and even took Antonio Cassano's place in the team for a time.
Goalkeeper Gianluca Curci has been brought in from Siena to replace the now departed Marco Storari and Luca Castellazzi. Curci had been co-owned by Siena and Roma. Samp have bought Siena's 50% and now co-own the player with the Giallorossi. "From relegation to the Champions League. I’ll be honest, I never expected such a sudden leap," confessed the 24-year-old. "I must thank Sampdoria for this great opportunity."
Marius Stankevičius has returned from his loan spell at Sevilla.
Striker Simone Zaza has been signed from Atalanta. 19-year-old Zaza has been capped by Italy up to under-19 level.
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Transfer Rumours
According to the German tabloid Bild, Sampdoria are considering making an offer for highly rated Serbian international midfielder Gojko Kacar. Kacar is currently at Hertha Berlin.
The 23-year-old is said to be eager to move to a bigger club this summer and Hertha are reportedly ready to cash in on him.
Hertha have supposedly set a €10 million asking price for Kacar. The Blucerchiati face stiff competition from clubs such as Wolfsburg, Hamburg, Juventus and Milan in the race for Kacar's signature.
According to Spanish daily sports newspaper Marca, Real Madrid attacking midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has also attracted the interest of Sampdoria.
Manchester United are also said to be interested in the Dutchman.
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Di Carlo: Pazzini & Palombo not for sale
Mimmo Di Carlo's first words as Sampdoria boss will have been reassuring to Blucerchiati fans.
When asked if Angelo Palombo or Giampaolo Pazzini would be following Gigi Del Neri and Beppe Marotta to Turin, he replied:
"The President has already declared that they are not for sale."
The tactician also spoke with excitement about his new adventure.
"It’s an honour to be here. I felt incredible joy last night when I was given the okay to complete the move. It’s an honour to be here and the Champions League will be a fantastic stage to play on. We’ll always give our best."
Finally, he commented on Antonio Cassano.
"He is an important player and I want our relationship to be clear from day one. Our bond will grow and I’m sure he’ll have a great season as he will want to break into the Italy side for the European Championship."
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Samp appoint Di Carlo
Sampdoria have officially replaced Gigi Del Neri with Domenico Di Carlo.
Di Carlo said on the official Sampdoria website:
"This was an offer I simply couldn’t refuse. I know that I am filling some big shoes, but the responsibility does not frighten me.
Certain chances pass along rarely and you have to grab them. I wanted to stay with Chievo, but when I was offered the opportunity to go into the Champions League preliminary round, I could not say no."
A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Di Carlo began his coaching career in 2004 with Mantova in Serie C1. He gained immediate promotion to Serie B, before making the step up to Serie A with Parma and then Chievo.
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