# Genoa Women Serie A preparation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/genoa-women-serie-a-preparation
> Updated: 2026-08-02T06:12:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Genoa Women announced the signing of veteran midfielder Valentina Cernoia on a contract through 2027, hoping her experience and leadership would help the club, recently relegated to Serie B, secure an immediate return to Serie A.

A few days later, in early August, the newly promoted side staged a pre‑season training camp in Sondalo, Alta Valtellina. The squad carried out daily training, athletic work and tactical drills, and played a public friendly against Como Women on 7 August followed by a closed‑door match at Erba on 13 August. Organisers used the camp to ready the team for the upcoming Serie A campaign and to promote women’s football in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Genoa Women hold pre‑season camp in Sondalo, Alta Valtellina

Genoa Women’s newly promoted Serie A side trained in Sondalo, Alta Valtellina from 2‑12 Aug, with open friendly vs Como Women on 7 Aug and a second closed‑door match on 13 Aug.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genoa-women-hold-preseason-camp-in-sondalo-alta-valtellina

### 2026-07-28: Genoa Women sign veteran Valentina Cernoia to boost Serie A promotion push

Genoa Women sign former Italy star Valentina Cernoia on a 2027 contract, aiming to boost the squad and return to Serie A after relegation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genoa-women-sign-veteran-valentina-cernoia-to-boost-serie-a-promotion-push

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Cite as: Genoa Women Serie A preparation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/genoa-women-serie-a-preparation