Sampdoria announces the arrival of Massimo Donati as new coach and Jesper Fredberg as CEO of Football Area. The president Matteo Manfredi announced the appointments with a letter published on the club's official website.

Who are the new arrivals?

Massimo Donati is a young coach with a deep knowledge of Italian and international football. Jesper Fredberg has international experience in clubs like Anderlecht, Panathinaikos, Omonia Nicosia, Viborg.

What does it mean for Sampdoria?

Sampdoria, currently 13th in Serie B with 44 points, seeks to rebuild a clear football identity. The recent result against Reggiana (1-0) on 2026-05-08 was not positive, but the team seeks to turn the page.

What are the future prospects?

The club's ownership remains solid and fully committed to investing in Sampdoria's future. The delay in defining these key appointments was carefully evaluated.

StatValue
League standing13th
Points44
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