Key Takeaways:
- Genoa announced the signing of Stephan El Shaarawy on a 1+1 year contract as a free agent
- El Shaarawy previously made three senior appearances for Genoa between 2008 and 2010
- The 33-year-old brings with him 348 appearances, 66 goals, and 50 assists from his spells at Roma
Genoa Secure Homecoming for El Shaarawy
Genoa have confirmed the acquisition of left winger Stephan El Shaarawy, who has signed a 1+1 year deal with the club on a free transfer. The Italian international rejoins the side where he first broke through into senior football, having made three appearances for Genoa’s first team between 2008 and 2010.
📝 Genoa CFC comunica di aver formalizzato l’acquisizione di Stephan El Shaarawy, che torna alle origini vestendo di nuovo la maglia rossoblù
La nota del club 👉 https://t.co/mKbwZiYWgK pic.twitter.com/hsBBFmLMuE
— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) September 2, 2026
Vast Experience Across Europe and Beyond
Since departing Genoa, El Shaarawy has assembled an impressive career. His most recent club was Roma, where he took part in 348 matches, finding the net 66 times and recording 50 assists across two separate periods. His professional journey has also seen him represent Padova, Milan, Monaco, and Shanghai Shenhua.
On the international stage, the 33-year-old has amassed 32 caps for Italy, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists.
Emotional Return and Club Reactions
“With Genoa I experienced my first emotions and joys as a professional, so to wear this shirt again is a bit like completing a full circle. Returning home fills me and my family with pride. Genoa is part of our DNA, and the desire to fight for these colors and these fans is a motivation I feel very strongly. Forza, Grifoni,” said El Shaarawy to the club’s website.
Sporting director Diego Lopez also expressed his satisfaction with signing the winger. “We really wanted Stephan, and he wanted us too. We know what he means to the club, and what Genoa means to him. We are happy to welcome him back to the club; with him, we will grow in terms of class, experience, and identity,” he commented.
