Mihajlovic named as Sampdoria coach
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E-mail Xinhua, November 20, 2013
Sampdoria confirmed on Wednesday that they have appointed Sinisa Mihajlovic as their new head coach.
Mihajlovic, 44, quit his post with the Serbian national team before joining Sampdoria, where he spent four years as a player.
Sampdoria also confirmed through their official website that Mihajlovic will be joined by backroom staff Nenad Sakic, Emilio De Leo and Antonio Bovenzi.
His former Sampdoria teammate David Balleri has backed him to provide the "jolt" necessary as head coach at Marassi.
"If Sampdoria have made such a decision it is because they are convinced of the coach that they have chosen," Balleri said.
"Mihajlovic has demonstrated his value in Catania, Florence and with Serbia and is experienced and capable and can provide the boost that they need," he said.
"I was with him for three years and he showed great personality. For me, he is the right person at the right time, because Samp is not going through a good moment, they are unrecognizable from last year and need a jolt," he said.
"Sinisa is absolutely the right motivator for the club, he has great characters and the desire to do well. And then he is also a coach who is methodical, meticulous. Samp have made the right choice," he added.
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