# Stephan El Shaarawy return to Genoa CFC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stephan-el-shaarawy-return-to-genoa-cfc
> Updated: 2026-09-02T16:20:24.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Genoa CFC has finalized the return of Stephan El Shaarawy. The 33-year-old forward, who began his professional career in Genoa’s youth academy and made his senior debut during the 2008/09 season, joined as a free agent following his departure from AS Roma.

This move reunites El Shaarawy with his former Roma teammate and current Genoa manager, Daniele De Rossi. The Italian-Egyptian international, who has recorded over 500 professional appearances and 100 career goals, described the move as “closing a circle” and noted that Genoa is “part of his DNA.”

Upon the official announcement, Genoa’s Chief of Football, Diego Lopez, stated the signing was intended to add “class, experience, and identity to the squad.”

In addition to the El Shaarawy signing, the club has been active in squad restructuring. This includes the acquisition of English right-back Cody Drameh from Hull City for approximately 4.5 million euros, following the 14 million euro sale of Brooke Norton-Cuffy to the same club. Genoa has also secured the loan of Robinho Junior from Santos FC, which includes an option to purchase.

## Claims

- Genoa CFC has formalized the acquisition of Stephan El Shaarawy's sporting rights. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Stephan El Shaarawy is a new player for Genoa. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- El Shaarawy holds dual Italian and Egyptian citizenship. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- El Shaarawy has earned 32 caps and scored 7 goals for the Italian national team. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- El Shaarawy has played over 500 professional club matches and scored more than 100 goals. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- El Shaarawy joined Genoa as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Roma. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Stephan El Shaarawy returns to Genoa CFC

Stephan El Shaarawy has officially returned to Genoa CFC as a free agent after leaving AS Roma, reuniting with manager Daniele De Rossi at the club where he began his professional career.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephan-el-shaarawy-returns-to-genoa-cfc

### 2026-08-31: Genoa nears El Shaarawy return amid Norton-Cuffy transfer to Hull City

Genoa is nearing a deal to bring Stephan El Shaarawy back to the club, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy moves to Hull City in a 14 million euro deal that sees Cody Drameh join Genoa.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genoa-cfc-pursues-signing-of-free-agent-stephan-el-shaarawy

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