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El Shaarawy Returns to Genoa on Free Transfer

The move reunites the veteran forward with coach Daniele De Rossi.

Stephan El Shaarawy made his senior debut for Genoa aged 16

Overview

  • Genoa have formally completed the signing of Stephan El Shaarawy after he spent the summer as a free agent following the expiry of his Roma contract.
  • The club announced that El Shaarawy will work under Daniele De Rossi and that medical and contract formalities have been finalised to allow immediate integration into the squad.
  • Reports earlier in the summer said Al Shabab offered a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia, but El Shaarawy chose a homecoming to Genoa instead.
  • El Shaarawy made his senior debut for Genoa as a 16‑year‑old in 2008 and brings more than 500 professional appearances and 32 Italy caps to the team.
  • Genoa see the signing as a short‑term sporting reinforcement that adds experience and identity to a side that has struggled in the early league standings and was active in the summer market.