Sampdoria considering Ryan Mason appointment | OneFootball

Not long ago, Sampdoria were a known side in Serie A but now find themselves in the doldrums in the second division. Instability has been a constant theme and the club are now considering the shock appointment of former Tottenham interim manager Ryan Mason.

La Repubblica – via ClubDoria46, have reported that Samp have decided to not continue with Attilio Lombardo at the helm. They have finished 13th in the second division, 11 points away from the top six.

Mason is in pole position to become the next manager, despite still being in-charge at West Bromwich Albion in the Championship.

Samp CEO Jesper Fredberg has been a keen observer of his and he even wanted him during his time at Anderlecht. Even if Mason’s managerial track record isn’t stellar, he remains very interested in having him at his club.

Deal will be difficult

Since Mason is in a job, a move for him will be complex. The case is different to that of Ashley Cole, who was pretty much a free agent and hadn’t managed a first-team before. Hiring Mason now would require a compensation to be paid to West Brom and that will be a challenge in itself, considering Samp’s well-known financial worries.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN