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2 clusters · 7 sources · 4 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 3 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Genoa football club ownership dispute

Entities: Rapid Bucharest · Răzvan Raț · Genoa C.F.C. · Daniele De Rossi · Genoa FC

Overview

In late July 2026, Romanian businessman Dan Șucu announced a €40 million investment that gave him a 77 % stake in Serie A side Genoa and appointed former Roma captain Daniele De Rossi as head coach. He also detailed player loans to fellow Romanian club Rapid and noted parallel developments at Inter Milan, owned by another Romanian ex‑international.

A few days later, internal tensions surfaced as Șucu publicly criticized sports advisor Răzvan Raț. Coach De Rossi reported player dissatisfaction with Raț’s influence, and a 2‑2 friendly against Vicenza highlighted the unrest. The dispute also intertwined with pending transfer moves involving Rapid, further straining the club’s atmosphere.

On July 27, Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk rejected Șucu’s offer and signed with Bologna, underscoring player unease. Șucu has placed former international Răzvan Raț on the club’s board as a sports advisor; Raț’s expanding role in daily training and strategic decisions has sparked additional discontent among staff and players. De Rossi warned that merely changing a coach after ten matches would not solve the deeper problems. Genoa is preparing for its Serie A season, set to debut on 22 August against Napoli after pre‑season friendlies with Leicester, Bournemouth and Deportivo A Coruña. The club is also reported to be negotiating for Colombian defender Brayan Medina from Portugal’s Tondela to bolster its defence.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Răzvan Raț holds the position of sports advisor on Genoa's board and his involvement has caused tension within the club. (d622d3f5-8c19-403c-8bcd-32230d74595a)
[● 2 SOURCES] Coach Daniele De Rossi said changing the coach after ten matches is insufficient to resolve Genoa's problems. (b64653c2-e92b-45bb-9169-71056541672d)
[● 2 SOURCES] Genoa will play friendly matches against Leicester (1 August), Bournemouth (4 August) and Deportivo A Coruña (8 August) before the season starts. (d622d3f5-8c19-403c-8bcd-32230d74595a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Artem Dovbyk rejected a transfer offer from Genoa and signed with Bologna. (38ad00ed-f3f0-4b84-8e01-df57b9280bf8)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dan Șucu owns Genoa football club and also serves as owner of Rapid Bucharest. (b64653c2-e92b-45bb-9169-71056541672d)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Genoa will start the Serie A season on 22 August against Napoli. (d622d3f5-8c19-403c-8bcd-32230d74595a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Genoa is negotiating to sign Colombian defender Brayan Medina from Portuguese club Tondela. (829a2699-3b0f-4cb7-82ca-41b24cf4c049)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Players and staff at Genoa are unhappy with Răzvan Raț's presence on the training ground and his dual role. (d622d3f5-8c19-403c-8bcd-32230d74595a)

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Genoa FC grapples with internal tensions under Dan Șucu's ownership
Artem Dovbyk rejects Genoa for Bologna; owner Dan Șucu's appointee Răzvan Raț sparks staff unrest, while coach Daniele De Rossi warns changes won’t help. Genoa readies for Serie A debut on 22 Aug after friend‑l
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Romanian owners Dan Șucu and Cristi Chivu ready Genoa, Rapid and Inter for new Serie A season
Romanian owners Dan Șucu and Cristi Chivu prepare Genoa, Rapid and Inter for the new Serie A season, with Șucu outlining player loans and confidence, and Chivu unveiling a €100 million training‑ground upgrade.

Sources

as.ro · fanatik.ro · gsp.ro · m.digisport.ro · sport.hotnews.ro · sport.ro · tabu.ro

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