Sampdoria sports chief Beppe Marotta has extended his contract to 2011.

"I can only be flattered by the President's choice," Marotta declared. "This sign of trust from the club's owner has come at a happy moment for me with the Blucerchiati and it gives me added and new motivation for the future.

"I have had great seasons here and in order to do this job I have inevitably developed an immeasurable passion for these colours and this place.

"I want to offer my thanks to the President and the Garrone family and in general to the whole Samp family."