Sampdoria’s great, Roberto Mancini, had an influence on Dejan Stankovic’s appointment.
After the dismissal of Marco Giampaolo this week, Samp turned to Stankovic as his replacement.
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La Repubblica says Mancini spoke with Samp president Marco Lanna about Stankovic and recommended his appointment.
Stankovic played for Mancini at Inter Milan.