Riccardo Pecini


Riccardo Pecini is an Italian football manager who was CEO of Spezia.

Early life

He attended Italian fourth and fifth division games with his father as a child.

Career

Pecini worked as a scout for English Premier League side Tottenham. He is regarded to have played a role in Anthony Martial signing for Monaco and Milan Skriniar signing for Sampdoria, among other players. He held the role of scouting manager for UC Sampdoria, AC Milan, AS Monaco and was also sporting director at UC Sampdoria and Spezia Calcio. Today he is the CEO of the international scouting company called Scouting Department.

Personal life

Pecini is a native of Fivizzano, Italy. He is the brother of Italian football agent Nicola Pecini.