Flashfocus: How the Genoa’s new owner turned a team in just a few months
It was the event season for Genoa. Italian oldest football team passed changes on top and prepares for the renewal of the detachment.
Businessmen Day Suc took over Genoa at the end of 2024. years. The second is a club which Romanian businessman took over, after purchasing a majority share in Rapid Bucharest in May 2022. years.
“From the moment I invested in Rapid, I realized I would never be able to end up building something really special with just one club. The multi-channel desire, an idea I have to participate in such something, was obliged in my mind. Benefits that can develop infinitely.
“For each club, it is better to be in a union. For now, from our point of view, two are good because it can be, one in the average league, one in the leading league“He told the judge after taking over the Italian club.
In the last five months, the new owner, who turned 62 on Friday, invested EUR 55 million in Genoa, the amount that renewed the financial situation in the club.
First transfers
The end of January also saw the first move between two clubs under the Duca. Austrian goalkeeper Franz Stolz was borrowed from Genoa to the Romanian club, while Rapid’s first choice keeper Siegrist Benjamin arrived in Italy. Nigerian attacker David Anekeye22, he also joined fast on the loan.
Another move is expected to come this summer, when the young man is Andrei Borza It is expected to join the genes. In the old only 19, left left is one of the most promising players of Romania and is expected to be part of the Romanian Squad for U21 European Championships.
On the front front should be reminded that Genoa has already taken an agreement with the Romanian national captain Nicolae StanciuWhich in summer will join the club in summer as a free agent.
Mario Balotelli It is almost certainly fertilized as departure. The Italian attacker was only six appearances for Genoa, and there is little chance that he offered an extension of the contract, which expires in the summer.
The most valuable club player, Albert GudmundssonIt is unlikely to stay in Genoa. He is on loan in Fiorentina, where he scored six goals in 21 games. FlashScore estimation by 22.8 million euros, the forward was impressed by Florence Club, which is preparing to activate the release clause of 17 million euros.
Another genuine player who attracted the interest of big clubs is a defense counsel Koni de Winter. 22-year-old Belgian were elongated clubs in Italy (Napoli and Inter) and the Premier League (Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham). He bought an 8m euros in January from Juventus from Juventus, the club could cash in between 20m euros and 30 million euros for the Belgian move, which is valued by FlashScore to 16.6 million euros.
Goals for the next season
After avoiding fears from relegation, Genoa targets the less stressful coming season on the sports and economic front. Trainer Patrick Vieira It has full support support, which intends to expand its contract, which expires in 2026. years, at least another year. However, such as Roma interested in the French coach, which could prove to be an obstacle.
Suc set his goals for the next season, saying that he wants the final goal of the Middle table, but emphasizes economic stability. “I need two years to succeed in being an economic viable club“He said the owner in an interview with Ziarul Financiar.
In return, the club for the better noticed and the Executive Director of Andres Blazequez. “We started income from 37 to 38 million euros, and now we are close to 75 million euros.
“It is part of the Team Sustainability Process. The costs were significantly reduced. In addition, from 2027. Many players will no longer be here, and that will allow us not to be here anymore. “
At the moment on 13. and with their place in Serie, Genoa is preparing for the next season, it is prepared for a trip to Como, three difficult matches follow: Napoli, AC Milan and Atalanta, which will decide at the end of the season.
It remains to be seen to Genoa, Italian champions and winners of Coppa Italia in 1936/1937, from 1936/1937, will look next season.