A long-awaited deal initiated by Andrea Radrizzani while he was still majority owner of Leeds United has finally got over the line. Radrizzani relinquished control of Leeds in July last year, with the investment arm of NFL side San Francisco 49ers upping their stake from 44 to 100 per cent. The Milanese entrepreneur always wanted to remain in football after his time at Elland Road had ended, and he was linked with takeovers of a number of clubs in his six years at Leeds. One of those was historic Italian side Sampdoria. He entered the final stage of talks with their now former owners in May 20…