Former Swiss international Kevin Mbabu has signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie B club Sampdoria, securing a deal that runs until June 2028, according to club confirmations reported by regional and sports outlets. The 31-year-old Geneva-born defender joins the Genoa-based club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Danish side FC Midtjylland, where he won the Danish Cup last season.
Transfer Details and Sampdoria’s Standing in Serie B
Mbabu joins a Sampdoria squad that finished 13th in the 20-team Italian second division last season, according to match statistics and club records. By signing the right-back on a free transfer, Sampdoria adds an experienced defender who brings multi-league experience to their backline.
Career Trajectory Across Europe’s Top Leagues
Before his move to Denmark and subsequent transfer to Italy, Mbabu built an extensive European career across several major divisions. According to player records, the defender began his youth career at Servette FC in Geneva before playing domestically for BSC Young Boys in the Swiss Super League. His career path later took him abroad to the English Premier League with Newcastle United and Fulham, followed by stints in the German Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg and FC Augsburg. In 2023, he returned briefly to Switzerland for a six-month spell with Servette FC before his move to Midtjylland.
International Career and National Team Context
At the international level, Mbabu has earned 25 caps for the Swiss senior national team, according to federation data. His most recent appearance for Switzerland came in November 2024, when he entered as a substitute during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Serbia.
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