Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluca Di Marzio· 2 Sept 2026
El Shaarawy set for Genoa return after 15 years
Free agent Stephan El Shaarawy is on the verge of rejoining Genoa, where his career began.
S. El Shaarawy
player
Player
Stephan El Shaarawy
Position
Winger
Current club
Free agent
Linked club
Genoa
What happened. Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to complete a move to Genoa as a free agent, returning to the club where he started his professional career.
- He left Genoa for Milan in 2011.
- He has been free agent since leaving Roma on June 30.
- He is set to become Genoa's 13th summer signing.
The move is expected to be finalized by Wednesday evening, with contract signing imminent.
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