Manuel Cicconi arrived at Sampdoria in January from Carrarese after a move orchestrated by Andrea Mancini that happened quickly. Cicconi described that within twelve hours he was called and signed for Sampdoria. He mentioned that Cherubini called him, saying that Sampdoria was seeking a left-sided player.

Alessandro Dal Canto, the current coach of Prato who previously coached Manuel Cicconi at Carrarese, has spoken about the player. Cicconi is described as a new Sampdoria acquisition, and Dal Canto referred to the player's qualities and potential at Sampdoria.

Tuttomercato reports that Manuel Cicconi has left Carrarese to join Sampdoria. An announcement from U.C. Sampdoria stated that the club has acquired Manuel Cicconi's sporting rights from Carrarese Calcio temporarily, with an obligation to buy. The defender has signed a contract with the club that is valid until June 30, 2029.

According to Tuttomercato, Manuel Cicconi is beginning training in Liguria in connection with his transfer. The player has reached Liguria and arrived at the "Mugnaini" sports center in Bogliasco for his first training session. This followed his medical examinations and the signing of his contract that will bind him to the blucerchiata team. Cicconi will arrive on a loan with an obligation to buy.