Francesco Conti, a 21-year-old Italian central midfielder, is in advanced talks to renew his contract with Sampdoria, while several clubs are monitoring him, including Empoli, Cesena, Spezia, Padova, and a couple of other Serie A teams. A proposal for a contract extension until 2030 has been made, as reported by Secolo XIX. According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, a recent meeting was positive and resulted in a draft agreement after the player expressed his desire to stay. The renewal now requires final approval from the club's ownership. The player's entourage and Sampdoria's management are reportedly not considering a transfer and are confident that a new agreement will be reached soon. According to Transfermarkt, Conti has a current market value of €600k. In the 2025/2026 Serie B season, he has made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal.