TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
Genoa sign Mitaj from Al-Ittihad in €6.5m deal
Albania international left-back Mario Mitaj joins Genoa on loan with an option to buy.
M. Mitaj
player
Player
Mario Mitaj
Position
Left-back
From
Al-Ittihad
To
Genoa
Fee
€6.5m total (€2m loan + €4.5m option)
What happened. Genoa officially signed Mario Mitaj on loan from Al-Ittihad with an option to buy for a reported €6.5m total.
- Mitaj will wear the Number 2 jersey for Genoa.
- He underwent medical tests and signed contract this evening.
- Roma and AEK Athens also showed interest.
“Arriving at a club like Genoa and in Serie A was an objective for me.”
— Mario Mitaj
Mitaj could become a permanent Genoa player in June 2026 if the option is exercised.
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