Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani and partner Matteo Manfredi are edging closer to completing their takeover of Sampdoria.
The pair, with some financial support from Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sports Investments, have been working hard to finalise their purchase of the troubled Ligurian club, who owe millions in unpaid wages to their players and staff.
The possible new owners have already promised to invest €10-12m immediately, as well as an additional €30m in capital increase.
Radrizzani and Manfredi hit a roadblock recently, when Sampdoria owner Massimo Ferrero refused to give the green light to a deal. An initial meeting in Milan produced no results but the pair made it clear that they wouldn’t be giving up in their efforts.
As reported by TMW and Gianluca Di Marzio, Radrizzani and Manfredi have now drafted an agreement to take over Sampdoria with Ferrero, allowing them to take another step forward.
The club’s Board of Directors also gave the green light to the capital increase, meaning that the finish line is in sight for the duo.