Sampdoria is in the hands of foreigners both at a societal and managerial level and now officially announces a 35-year-old Belgian in the role of communication manager. The appointment of Matthias Declercq has been defined, who will be operational in the role from July 13, coinciding with the start of the Ponte di Legno retreat of the blucerchiata team, which is always looking for a new coach. Sampdoria is now relying on a man of trust of the CEO of the football area Fredberg, with whom Declercq worked in the past at Anderlecht. Now Declercq will be called to learn Italian quickly in order to really communicate Sampdoria, which will continue to rely on Italian professionals already in the press office. Declercq also has experience in the music world, having been part of the indie rock band The Freaky Age, a well-known group in Belgium. The Sampdoria statement announces that from July 13, 2026, Mathias Declercq will take on the role of communication director of the club. Declercq, a 35-year-old Belgian, comes from R.S.C. Anderlecht, where he held the role of communication manager for the last five seasons. Previously, he worked as a journalist and editor for important Belgian newspapers. At Sampdoria, he will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of the communication area. Daily relations with the media will be managed by the press office. Sampdoria is strengthening its communication structure, combining international skills with the experience of Italian professionals who have been working within the club and in the Italian football scene for many years. The renewed department will bring together complementary skills and a shared vision, with the aim of enhancing the club's external communication, strengthening relationships with partners and sponsors, and further developing collaboration with local and national media. The goal is to build an efficient and modern communication platform that reflects the identity, ambitions, and values of Sampdoria. The appointment of Declercq represents an important step for Sampdoria, which is seeking to strengthen its media presence and improve communication with its fans. With the arrival of Declercq, Sampdoria hopes to improve its image and increase its visibility at the national and international level. The blucerchiata team is currently looking for a new coach, after Possanzini's refusal to join the club, preferring Sudtirol instead. Among the ideas of the last few hours is Luca Gotti, who could be the new coach of Sampdoria.