As part of some football transfer news involving Manchester United, striker Kiko Macheda has joined Sampdoria on loan. The Serie A contenders believe that the Man United striker can replace AC Milan’s Antonio Cassano.
So there should be no more irregular football for the young Italian chap who set to enjoy Serie A football soon. However, nothing is official yet as Macheda explained while talking to Italian magazine La Gazzetta dello Sport:

“It’s just the fax that is missing. Wednesday or Thursday, I’ll be in Italy. I’m very happy because Genoa is a great city.”

Meanwhile, Frederico Macheda’s agent, Giovanni Bia, added more info concerning the transfer of the Manchester United striker as he revealed to Sky Sport 24:

“The idea goes like this [a loan move taking 6 months]. Then, it is going to be evaluated with Manchester United and they’ll need to see if Macheda has to stay in Italy for another year.”

“But, there is a 99 per cent chance that he would go straight back to Manchester United.”

At the moment, though, Sampdoria’s club president Riccardo Garrone, is satisfied with the transfer deal that his side could secure with the Red Devils for Kiko’s services. Following the departure of the “troublesome” Antonio Cassano to AC Milan, Riccardo Garrone is even happier to welcome Frederico Macheda as he told reporters:

“I’m glad to have Macheda choosing Sampdoria as his destination. I think the fans are happy as well.

“Macheda has easily filled the hole which got created by Cassano. The lad will definitely do well here.

“During the next five months, we will try to treat him in a good way. With Macheda at Sampdoria, the enthusiasm has considerably increased.”

Sharing his comments with the media and the public, Manchester United’s Frederico Macheda also talked about the challenge of replacing ex-Sampdoria play maker Antonio Cassano. The Italian youngster, who got popular thanks to his injury-time winner against Aston Villa two years ago, concluded:

“Cassano is a champion and a world-class player. I have to prove myself [at Sampdoria]. We are different players. But, I promise that I’ll make sure not to let the club’s fans miss him.”

Frederico Macheda may not be fully settled in time to help Sampdoria face Palermo on Thursday as the Serie A season will resume. What is certain, however, is that Manchester United will be without the striker for Tuesday’s match against Stoke in the English Premier League.