Report: Sampdoria pick Giampaolo

President Massimo Ferrero met with both of them over the last few days.

It’s widely reported he has made his decision and will appoint Giampaolo on a two-year contract worth €700,000 per season plus bonuses.

Giampaolo took Empoli to an impressive mid-table finish this term and had been linked with the Milan job.

Ironically, that position was instead taken by Vincenzo Montella – who left Sampdoria last week.

Ex-Lazio coach Pioli was interviewed for the Samp position, but Giampaolo appears to have won.