Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani has opened up on his delight after striking a deal for the purchase of Sampdoria. Radrizzani has been in Italy over the last couple of weeks, trying to thrash out a deal to buy the Genoa-based club, who have been relegated from Serie A this season.
The Whites owner, who has been working alongside business partner Matteo Manfredi of Gestio Capital, had reportedly seen two bids rejected to buy Sampdoria, but the news came through on Tuesday evening that an agreement has been reached. Sampdoria risked bankruptcy if a takeover was not completed, with deadlines for certain debts to paid being put in place at the end of this month.
However, the deal has been confirmed by the club and Radrizzani has chosen to comment.
