Southampton's Manolo Gabbiadini completes move to Sampdoria

By Matthew Treadwell

Image: Manolo Gabbiadini has signed for Serie A side Sampdoria

Manolo Gabbiadini has completed his move from Southampton to Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old joined the Saints from Napoli for £14.6m in June 2017 but has been less than prolific, scoring just 12 goals in 60 appearances.

Ralph Hasenhuttl says Manolo Gabbiadini's impending move to Sampdoria from Southampton is a 'good step' for the forward.

Just one of those goals has come this season, with Gabbiadini opening the scoring for Saints in their 1-1 draw at home to Watford on November 10.

He has made just one appearance, as a substitute, since Ralph Hasenhuttl took over as manager.

That led to talk of a move away from St Mary's, with AC Milan, Fiorentina and Real Betis also believed to have been in the running for Gabbiadini.

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But he has opted instead for a return to Sampdoria, where he played between July 2013 and January 2015.

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"Southampton Football Club can confirm that Manolo Gabbiadini has completed a permanent move to Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee," the club said in a statement.

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"Everyone at the club would like to thank Manolo for his efforts during his time at St Mary's and wish him the very best for the future."

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