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Genoa football club ownership dispute

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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.

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