Official: Former Milan target A. Ranocchia loaned out to Sampdoria

Milano "Inter" official website confirmed that the team's center-back Andrea Ranocchia is loaned to "Sampdoria".

The 27-year-old footballer was one of the main players in the "Nerazzurri" starting lineup last season, but this season the Italian didn't convince Roberto Mancini and played only 10 matches.

A. Ranocchia was linked with "Liverpool" and "Norwich City" in January, but the defender mostly wanted to join the "Milan" club. However, "Inter" did not agree to release their player to direct rivals.

"I want to regain the coach's trust," - A. Ranocchia immediately spoke after his arrival. - "This team is great. I know more than one player from here, so I hope not to disappoint and contribute to better club results".

Currently, "Sampdoria" is in 17th place in the Italian "Serie A" championship.