Former Celtic player reportedly set to become manager of Serie B club
He had a brief stint at Kilmarnock as a technical coach in 2019, followed by a short managerial spell at US Sambenedettese in 2021.
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He also managed Legnago Salus and Athens Kallithea, before now reportedly being set to take the helm at Sampdoria.
The Italian journalist, Nicolo Schira, has said it is a "done deal" for Donati to become the new manager of the Serie B club.
He will reportedly sign a one-year deal with an automatic extension if he succeeds in gaining promotion to Serie A in the upcoming season.
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Massimo #Donati is new #Sampdoria's coach. Contract until 2026 with an automatic option for 2027, if #Samp arrive in Serie A. #transfers https://t.co/E9cWaOMfiK — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 10, 2025
The former Italian champions were relegated to Serie B after finishing at the bottom of Serie A in the 2022/23 season, and were unsuccessful in their bid for an immediate return to the top flight.
Donati, who made 53 appearances for Celtic, is now reportedly tasked with leading a promotion bid to bring the club back to Italy's top tier.
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