Campagnaro joins Sampdoria influx
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
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Defender Hugo Armando Campagnaro has joined UC Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee from Piacenza Calcio, accepting a four-year contract with the Genoa outfit.
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Defender Hugo Armando Campagnaro has joined UC Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee from Piacenza Calcio, signing a four-year contract with the Genoa club.
Signing spree
The 27-year-old Argentinian becomes Sampdoria's fourth capture in 24 hours after midfielder Reto Ziegler, goalkeeper Antonio Mirante and defender Daniele Gastaldello arrived yesterday. Campagnaro moved to Italy five years ago from Club Deportivo Morón in his homeland and made 127 league appearances for Piacenza, scoring ten goals. His contribution last season included 28 Serie B starts. Sampdoria are targeting UEFA Cup qualification via the UEFA Intertoto Cup and will face the winners of the FK Makedonija GP Skopje versus PFC Cherno More Varna tie in the third round.