Overview
- Club statements confirm Vieira’s departure, with reporting split on whether it was a sacking or a mutual decision after Friday talks.
- Roberto Murgita takes temporary charge assisted by club great Domenico Criscito for the upcoming trip to Sassuolo.
- Diego Lopez, formerly of RC Lens, is officially appointed Chief of Football as Genoa reshapes its sporting department.
- Sporting director Marco Ottolini has been removed and is widely reported to be negotiating a move to Juventus.
- Genoa’s worst start included a 2-0 home loss to Cremonese that drew loud protests, while Mario Balotelli publicly gloated at Vieira’s exit on social media.