Overview
- Genoa announced on Friday, July 31, 2026, that Mario Mitaj had completed medicals, signed a one-season loan from Al-Ittihad and will join the club for pre-season training.
- Italian outlets reported the deal carries a reported €2 million loan fee and a reported €4.5 million option to buy, taking the total potential transfer cost to about €6.5 million.
- Mitaj is 23 years old, has about 32 senior caps for Albania and said joining Genoa and playing in Serie A was an objective as he looks for more game time to rediscover form.
- Al-Ittihad approved the exit as part of a broader summer squad reset that has seen high-profile departures and wage trimming at the Saudi club.
- Genoa sporting director Diego Lopez praised Mitaj’s technical play and mental strength and the club may continue to target players from Al-Ittihad as it reshapes the squad.