article_snippet.sent: Chief executive Tony Scholes Chief executive Tony Scholes was understood to be in the stands as Sampdoria played out a 1-1 draw with Verona on Wednesday night.
article_snippet.sent: celebrates scoring for the Serie A club against Udinese .
article_snippet.sent: the midfielder has become an integral part of Sampdoria's side, with 84 appearances since arriving from Atletico Madrid youth set-up in 2010.
article_snippet.sent: Sampdoria are chasing Europe in Serie A this season, currently fifth placed in the league table, but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.
highlights_snippet.sent: Chief executive Tony Scholes apparently watched Sampdoria this week .
  