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Samp: Pazzini's value has doubled
Thursday 5 March, 2009

Sampdoria sporting director Beppe Marotta claims that Giampaolo Pazzini's value has doubled in his short time at the club.

Pazzini signed from Fiorentina for £7m during the transfer window after a frustrating period of inactivity at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Alongside Antonio Cassano, Pazzini has thrived and he scored a crucial brace in Samp's 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Inter last night.

“I really think Pazzini's value has already doubled in his time here,” Marotta said on Rai Sport.

“I'm not surprised that he is doing so well here - we always knew what great potential he had.

“He is also a player who has a lot of room for improvement, so I am confident that he can score even more goals.”

Former Azzurrini ace Pazzini scored 25 goals in 108 games for Fiorentina but already has nine in all competitions for Sampdoria.

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