Belgian goalkeeper Gaëtan Coucke, aged 26, has joined Sampdoria and participated in his first official training session with the team. Alongside fellow new signing Oliver Abildgaard, Coucke was swiftly integrated into the squad as they resumed training under the variable weather conditions at Bogliasco. This session was part of the preparations for Sampdoria's upcoming home debut in the league against Modena, scheduled for Monday at 20:30. The club confirmed Coucke's participation in an official statement, mentioning that Jordan Ferri was absent due to a contusion and Simone Giordano was resting because of tonsillitis. The player, valued at €2.00m by Transfermarkt, had also attracted interest from SC Heerenveen and Anderlecht before his move to Italy.