Franco Carboni, FC Empoli December 31, 2025, 3:55 p.m

Sampdoria plans to seriously strengthen the defensive line during the winter transfer window. The reason was a serious injury to Lorenzo Venuti, who was diagnosed with a rupture of the cruciate ligament of the knee, which knocked the player out for a long time.

As reported CalcioMercato, one of the main candidates for reinforcement is Franco Carboni. The 22-year-old Argentine belongs to Inter and is currently on loan at Empoli, where he has limited playing experience. The option of an early return of the player and his new loan – this time to Sampdoria – is being considered.

Apart from Carboni, the club are also monitoring Sassuolo centre-back Cas Odendaal. Another option is AEK’s Gerasimos Mitoglu, a 26-year-old Greek with an emerging contract who has been suggested by the club’s new chief scout, Samuel Cardenas.

There was also information in the media about Sampdoria’s interest in Yerry Mina from Cagliari, but this option is considered unrealistic due to the financial conditions and the status of the player, who until the recent injury was the main member of the Sardinian team.