Samp to bring back ex-defender?
Sampdoria could bring back Matias Silvestre on a free transfer, a year after the defender left for Empoli. Calciomercato.com reports Samp are looking at the free-agent market and Silvestre is…
Aina given three-game ban
Torino full-back Ola Aina has been given a three-match ban for his red card against Bologna at the weekend. Aina was shown a straight red card in stoppage time of…
Unique double for Silvestre
Empoli defender Matias Silvestre has managed the impressive and rare feat of scoring for both teams in two different games this year. He accidentally bundled the ball into his own…
Official: Empoli sign Silvestre
Empoli have officially signed Argentine defender Matias Silvestre from Sampdoria on a one-year contract. Silvestre spent four seasons at Samp, making 132 appearances for the Blucerchiati and scoring once. The…
Parma talks for Samp pair
Newly-promoted Parma are in advanced negotiations for Sampdoria pair Emiliano Viviano and Matias Silvestre. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, a double deal is expected at some point next week.…
SPAL want permanent Grassi signing
SPAL are reported to be interested in signing Alberto Grassi from Napoli on a permanent basis. The midfielder made 28 appearances for the Biancazzurri this season, helping the Ferrara club…
Giampaolo: ‘Torino authentic to history’
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo insists that the current Torino side is ‘authentic to their history’. The Blucerchiati travel to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Saturday evening, kick off is…
‘Silvestre deserves Italy call’
Matias Silvestre’s agent believes an Italy call would be “just reward” for the Sampdoria defender’s form. The 32-year-old holds dual nationality, so despite being born in Argentina he would be…
Silvestre renews Samp contract
Defender Matias Silvestre has officially extended his contract with Sampdoria to June 2019. The club confirmed the move this morning. “Sampdoria announce that the contract for the player Matias Augustin…
Reina video evidence ‘inadmissable’
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina will not be suspended, as Sampdoria’s request for television evidence was ruled “inadmissable”. The Spanish goalkeeper was accused of simulation as Matias Silvestre was sent off…
Samp: ‘Ban Reina for simulation’
Sampdoria demand Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina receive a ban “for simulation using video evidence, just as they did for Kevin Strootman.” The shot-stopper claimed his heel was clipped by Matias…
Reina: ‘Silvestre fouled me’
Pepe Reina insists the Matias Silvestre red card was the correct decision, as Napoli beat Sampdoria 2-1. “There was contact. I felt it.” The Blucerchiati were 1-0 up at the…
Serie A Team of Week 15
Following another exciting round of games in Serie A, Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 15. Pepe Reina [Napoli] After some lackadaisical showings recently, the real Pepe Reina…
Serie A Team of Week 12
After another exciting weekend of Serie A football Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 12. Federico Marchetti [Lazio] Handled everything that was thrown at him and kept Lazio…
Serie A Team of Week 11
With Juventus striding even further head at the top of the table after beating Napoli, Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 11. Lukasz Skorupski [Empoli] A man of…
Osti: “Silvestre in few days”
Sampdoria sporting director Carlo Osti has revealed that former Inter defender Matias Silvestre is close to signing for the Blucerchiati. Silvestre spent last season on loan at the Marassi outfit,…