Leeds United owner and chairman Andrea Radrizzani has outlined his plans to take over Serie A outfit Sampdoria. The Italian is in Genoa to play a leading role in Gestio Capital’s bid to buy Sampdoria, who have already been relegated from the top flight and risk bankruptcy if their considerable debts are not paid.
Radrizzani was spotted at the club’s training ground in Genoa on Monday morning as he tries to put a deal in place to save the club and he spoke to reporters at the time to express his optimism. He has now opened up a little more on his ambitions with Sampdoria, who were considered to be one of Europe’s elite clubs during the early 1990s.
His appearance in Genoa came less than 24 hours after Leeds United’s defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium, and the timing of it has provoked an unwelcome response from many Whites fans on social media. However, his interest in the Italian club might just be the clearest indication yet that he is preparing to leave Elland Road, with a bid from 49ers Enterprises being mooted.
