Sampdoria have been relegated to Serie C for the first time in their 78-year history following a goalless draw at Juve Stabia, sealing their 18th-place finish in Serie B.
The Genoa club endured a season of managerial turmoil, with four different coaches taking charge after Andrea Pirlo’s initial dismissal.
Despite a late push under Alberico Evani, aided by club legends, they fell one point short of a relegation play-off spot.
The 1991 Serie A champions’ drop to the third tier marks a historic low for the Blucerchiati.