Sampdoria have finally landed a new goalkeeper after they announced the capture of Francesco Antonioli.
The shot stopper moves to the newly promoted outfit on a free transfer after his contract with Roma expired.
Antonioli has signed a two-year deal and will replace Luigi Turci as Doria’s new No 1 for the season.
"I am particularly happy with this signing," stated Samp transfer chief Giuseppe Marotta.
"We spent some time together at Monza and with him in goal we won a Serie C championship. We have got ourselves a wonderful person and a superb professional."
Antonioli spent four years with Roma and actually played a crucial role in the side’s 2001 Scudetto success.
However, he lost his place in the side after the signing of Ivan Pelizzoli and wouldn’t even be the No 2 this term after the return of Cristiano Lupatelli from Chievo.