Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero says Antonio Cassano could become a director at Marassi when he retires.
The striker has returned to the Blucerchiati on a free transfer, and the patron sat alongside the new signing as he was presented to fans and media.
“I didn’t want the news to get out,” Ferrero revealed in the Press conference.
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero says Antonio Cassano could become a director at Marassi when he retires.
The striker has returned to the Blucerchiati on a free transfer, and the patron sat alongside the new signing as he was presented to fans and media.
“I didn’t want the news to get out,” Ferrero revealed in the Press conference.
“I wanted to surprise you, but I couldn’t. I’ve always been a fan of Cassano. I’m a lad from a Roman neighbourhood, I used to go and watch this guy and we were ecstatic when he played.
“Now I’m happy to be his President. The least we could do was to bring him home, I’m very happy, because he deserves to finish his career at Sampdoria.
“When he finishes playing, if I’m still in my position, Cassano will have a role as a director.”
The Italian international left Sampdoria in controversial circumstances in 2011, falling out with then-President Riccardo Garrone after a dispute over sponsorhip.
“There’s no debt,” Ferrero assured.
“I think we’ve made that clear. There’s a guy up here who is happy to be back. Talents, young people, they often make mistakes, but the important thing is he isn’t nasty.
“I don’t want to talk about that episode anymore.”