on 8 july 2011 he was signed by serie b club sampdoria for around €550,000, but farmed to fellow second division club cittadella in co-ownership deal for €275,000. in june 2012 the co-ownership was renewed. on 31 january 2013 branzani left for andria. in june 2013 sampdoria gave up the remain 50% registration rights to cittadella for free.