Gabbiadini, part 2: “The right time to come back. More mature but with the same desire”

Manolo Gabbiadini is back at Sampdoria and ready to pick up from where he left off four years ago.

The Italian, who was a fan favourite in his previous spell at the club, believes he was always destined to wear the Blucerchiati shirt again.

“I want to thank the president because whenever our paths crossed he said he was going to bring me back to Sampdoria one day,” Samp’s ‘new’ striker revealed. “He’s done that now and I’m delighted. It was the right time to come back.

“Samp are doing brilliantly and Giampaolo being the coach here was a big factor for me. Hopefully I can help the club keep going at this level.

“I’m much more mature and experienced now after my time at Napoli and in England but I still have the same desire to hear the roar of the Gradinata Sud celebrating when I score.”