The 2022-23 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Sampdoria, as the Blucerchiati spectacularly collapsed to a 20th-place finish in Serie A, resulting in their relegation after an 11-season stay in the top flight. Leading the attack amidst the turmoil was Manolo Gabbiadini, whose 7 crucial league goals were not enough to save the club from a chaotic season plagued by severe financial crisis and multiple managerial changes. It was a painful and unforgettable year that marked the end of their top-flight run and remains a dark but defining chapter in the club's modern history.