El Shaarawy closing in on Genoa return after 15 years
Stephan El Shaarawy, the Italian forward who rose through Genoa's youth academy before moving to AC Milan in 2011, is reportedly close to rejoining the Grifone. After stints at Monaco, Roma, and Shanghai SIPG, the 32-year-old is said to be in advanced talks with Genoa. The move would bring El Shaarawy back to the club that launched his career and provide Genoa with experienced attacking quality as they look to strengthen their squad.
Read the full story at football-italia.netA homecoming story that carries genuine sentimental weight: El Shaarawy began his professional journey at Genoa as a teenager before exploding onto the scene with AC Milan. Now 32 and a seasoned international with Italy, he returns as a veteran rather than a prospect. For Genoa, securing a player of his pedigree and Serie A experience on what is likely a modest deal would be a smart piece of business, adding versatility and creativity to their forward line.
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