DUTCH superstar Ruud Gullit heads the star-studded Sampdoria lineup returning to the Hong Kong Stadium to defend the Satchi Italy Cup against local outfit Sing Tao on June 10.
Sampdoria, led by England captain David Platt but minus Gullit, showed their style when they crushed Hong Kong's top team Eastern 4-1 before a capacity crowd of 40,000 fans last year.
Although Sing Tao do not have as big a following as Eastern, organisers are expecting another full house with Gullit the major draw.
The Dutch striker did not make the trip last year because he went back to his former club AC Milan at the end of the 1993-94 Italian season but has now rejoined Sampdoria.
Club vice-president Dr Enrico Ercolani said: 'Ruud Gullit's form is shaky at the moment but he is a fantastic player and he should provide great entertainment for the Hong Kong fans.
'We will be bringing our best team but David Platt is uncertain because he may have to play in England's warm-up matches for the European Championship. Whether he can come depends on England's schedule.' Italian stars returning with Sampdoria are forwards Roberto Mancini and Attilio Lombardo, central defender Pietro Vierchowod and midfielder Alberigo Evani, who came into prominence at last year's World Cup.