Sampdoria, Sabatini nearing agreement with the club: expected to sign deal on Monday

Walter Sabatini left his role with Inter, departing the Suning group in the spring, and now is nearing a return: he is very close to a deal to join Sampdoria. Sabatini would take over as the club's technical director, working with existing staff members Romei and Osti to put together the team. Sabatini's signature is expected to come on Monday. Osti, Samp's current sporting director, has known the ex-Roma director for some time, and their coach Giampaolo is also thought to be pleased by the move. In an impressive move, Sampdoria are set to land an experienced official to help steward their project.