During the final hours of the winter transfer window, there was speculation that 31-year-old Czech Republic attacking midfielder Antonín Barák could leave Sampdoria, where he had arrived in the summer. Sporting Braga from Portugal and some clubs from Qatar were interested in the former Hellas and Fiorentina player and had requested information. However, Sampdoria was not willing to agree to a transfer with these clubs. The club's sporting director, Mancini, later confirmed that Barák was never for sale and that the club believes in him. Barák, who is on loan from ACF Fiorentina until 30/06/2026, has registered one goal and one assist in 18 Serie B appearances this season. The Czech international has 44 caps and 11 goals for his country, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €1.00m.