Cypriot international Nikolas Ioannou, a 30-year-old left-back, is among the players potentially leaving Sampdoria. Media have linked him to various clubs, including Catanzaro and Mantova. He joined Sampdoria in July 2025 and his contract is valid until June 2027. In the current Serie B season, Ioannou has made 16 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. The defender has 51 caps and 2 goals for Cyprus. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €700k. He moved to Sampdoria from Como for a reported fee of €2.0 million.