Overview
- Genoa issued an official statement confirming they have formalised the free transfer of Stephan El Shaarawy after his Roma contract expired this summer.
- The 33-year-old forward will rejoin the club where he made his senior debut and will work under coach Daniele De Rossi, a former Roma team-mate.
- El Shaarawy spent the summer as a free agent and was reportedly courted by Saudi side Al Shabab before opting to return to Liguria.
- The club says the signing brings experience up front and El Shaarawy is expected to complete medical and contract formalities and be available for selection imminently.
- A Savona-born Italy international with more than 500 pro appearances and 32 caps, El Shaarawy's return adds veteran leadership to a Genoa side that has struggled early in the Serie A season and has been active in the summer market.