Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has revealed that he regrets not signing Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic when he had the chance.
The Stadio Luigi Ferraris outfit currently find themselves in 17th position in Serie A and have signed former Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella along with Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia in the recently concluded winter transfer window.
Arnautovic has been in prime form this season and has helped Mark Hughes’ side move up to 9th position in the Premier League table.
The 26-year-old has scored eight goals in 27 appearances for the Potters and has also chipped in with four assists.
Ferrero has revealed that he always liked the Austrian international, but believes that the club left it too late to sign the forward.
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Speaking in an interview with Italian daily Tuttosport, Ferrero revealed: “My rergret? Not being able to buy Arnautovic.
“He is a striker who I always liked and I would have signed.
“I wanted him, but I feel that we left it a bit too late.”
Vincenzo Montella’s side finished last season in seventh position, but are currently lingering near the relegation zone and the manager has brought in reinforcements in the January transfer window to help his side survive in the Italian top flight.
