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Genoa Eyes El Shaarawy: Salary a Hurdle for Return
8 Mar
Summary
- El Shaarawy returns to Genoa, a club where he debuted.
- Daniele De Rossi rates El Shaarawy highly for experience.
- A high salary is the main obstacle to El Shaarawy's transfer.
Stephan El Shaarawy is considering a return to Genoa, the club where he first played in Serie A. El Shaarawy, who is nearing the end of his contract with Roma, previously debuted for Genoa under current manager Gian Piero Gasperini in December 2008. The player's experience and versatility have drawn admiration from Genoa's current manager, Daniele De Rossi, who previously played alongside El Shaarawy in Rome. De Rossi reportedly views El Shaarawy as a strong asset for the team.
Despite the mutual interest, El Shaarawy's current salary of €2.5 million net per season is a significant stumbling block. This figure is considerably higher than what Genoa's budget can accommodate. For a transfer to be feasible, El Shaarawy would need to accept a reduced salary aligned with Genoa's financial capabilities. Negotiations are expected to progress in the coming weeks as both parties explore potential adjustments.
