El Shaarawy could return to Genoa as free agent
El Shaarawy could return to Genoa as free agent Stephan El Shaarawy’s future could lead to a return to Genoa, the club where he grew up and made his professional debut. The Roma winger’s contract expires on June 30th and, barring any surprises, will not be renewed. Consequently, El Shaarawy could return to Genoa, who attempted to bring him back in January, but the move was rebuffed by Gian Piero Gasperini.
As reported by TuttoSport , Genoa are keen to bring back Daniele De Rossi, the player’s former teammate both at Roma and with the national team, the prodigal son. El Shaarawy, who began his career in Genoa’s youth academy, dreams of a return home, but the main issue is his salary. The player currently earns €2.
5 million net, a figure too high for Genoa, who would be willing to negotiate a two-year deal with an option for a third year, but at half the current salary. The player has reportedly already expressed an openness to a transfer, but will have to accept a pay cut to return to Genoa, where he grew up and began his professional career. Next summer, therefore, could be the final chapter of El Shaarawy’s Roman adventure and a return to his roots with the Rossoblu.