An Olivier Giroud hat-trick helped AC Milan demolish already-relegated Sampdoria 5-1 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, earning Stefano Pioli’s side a much-needed morale boost.

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City made a move for Italy international Eder in January, but the Sampdoria striker instead chose to stay in Serie A and join Inter Milan.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-maresca-ranieri-mancini-8909337

He has linked up with their under-19s, making three appearances so far against Verona, Sampdoria and Juventus.

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He made his name in eight seasons at Sampdoria, winning the Serie A title and European Cup Winners' Cup before joining Juventus in 1992 for a then world record 16.5 million euros.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20230106-former-chelsea-and-italy-footballer-gianluca-vialli-dies-at-58

He struggled to earn the trust of Spurs’ next trio of managers – José Mourinho, Nuno Espírito Santo and Antonio Conte – and after making just 19 Premier League appearances during the 2021-22 season, he was sent on loan to Sampdoria last summer.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/01/leicester-harry-winks-chelsea-diego-moreira

In 1990, Sampdoria defeated Anderlecht 2-0 to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup.

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"I thought I would go to Sampdoria for six months, try a new league and come back to Manchester.

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Leeds United, following relegation to the Championship, are in turmoil with owner Andrea Radrizzani facing backlash from fans after offering up Elland Road against a loan to help him purchase Italian club Sampdoria.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-transfer-news-live-pulisic-27077945

Recently relegated Sampdoria remains interested in his services too, though.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23575174.celtic-manager-latest-two-new-names-linked-job/?ref=rss

Suarez retired in 1973 at Sampdoria, going on to coach both the Genoa side and Inter, as well as Como and Cagliari.

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The 27-year-old spent last season on loan with Serie A side Sampdoria, where he impressed in the second half of the campaign.

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Vialli, who enjoyed a stellar career with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea and earned 59 caps for Italy.

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