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With the purchase of Sampdoria by Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, the curtains fell on the age of Massimo Ferrero, aka Viperetta (“Little Viper”)

Sampdoria’s Age of the Viper: The Nine Years of the Ferrero Presidency

June 1, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Presidential Portraits, Sampdoria, Serie A, Tactical Trends

With the purchase of Sampdoria by the Gestio Capital/Aser Ventures group led by Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, the curtains fell on the age of Massimo Ferrero, aka Viperetta (“Little Viper”) at the helm of the Blucerchiati. It’s time to take stocks of this bizarre nine-year presidency.

Time is running out for Sampdoria ahead of next season, as patron Ferrero hampers to salvage himself and the club from a potential insolvent situation.

Light at the End of the Tunnel for Serie B Bound Sampdoria

May 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B

Club patron Massimo Ferrero has sold the Blucerchiati to Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, as the Milan-born football magnate adds the Genoa-based club to his portfolio.

Sampdoria have formally bid farewell to Serie A after 12 years following the 0-2 loss to Udinese Monday night. They have collected just 17 points.

Sampdoria Arithmetically Relegated with Udinese Loss

May 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B

Sampdoria have formally bid farewell to Serie A after 12 years following the 0-2 loss to Udinese Monday night. Amid a host of financial difficulties, the Blucerchiati never managed to gain any momentum despite a coaching change, going from Marco Giampaolo to Dejan Stankovic in October.

Sampdoria Patron Attends Lazio Clash Despite Death Threats

February 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

In a shocking set of events on February 25, a box with a pig’s head was sent to Sampdoria’s HQ in Piazza Borgo Pila, threatening Ferrero and current vice-president Antonio Romei along with a note.

Sampdoria Issue Press Release to Deny False Bankruptcy Claims

February 5, 2022 Simone Castellano Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

Sampdoria reiterated their position regarding the criminal proceedings of December 6th 2021 involving ex-president Massimo Ferrero on grounds of fraudulent bankruptcy. In an official statement, the Blucerchiati denied the news appearing on some Italian media hinting at an alleged bankruptcy of the parent company of the club.

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Sampdoria’s Age of the Viper: The Nine Years of the Ferrero Presidency

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