Update: 19:30 - Keita will arrive in the city on Friday: the deal is finalized on the formula of loan with purchase option set at €10m.
Keita Baldé is very close to returning to Serie A and joining Sampdoria. The negotiation between Monaco and the Blucerchiati is in the final stage, with the clubs working on the final details of the agreement.
The player, who should join Sampdoria on loan with option to buy, could arrive in Genoa on Friday and even be included in Ranieri's first matchday squad of the new season against Juventus.