Dan Șucu makes the first purchase at Genoa in 2026 » Details of the transfer of the Italian U21 international
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 18:52 / Updated on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 18:57
Tommaso Baldanzi (22 years old) is very close to a transfer to Genoa. The Italian midfielder is expected to work again with Daniele De Rossi, who coached him in 2024 at AS Roma. The U21 international will be loaned to Dan Șucu's team, with an option to buy in the summer for 10 million euros.
Dan Șucu's first transfer in the new year at Genoa was supposed to be a goalkeeper. Bento Krepski (26) was understood by the Rossoblu club to come for his medical, but at the last minute the move was blocked, at least until the end of the January window.
The Brazilian was not let go by Al-Nassr, after the starter was sent off in the match against Al-Hilal and could be suspended for several stages, and one of the reserves was injured.
Tommaso Baldanzi (left) last played in Rome in the match against Juventus (1-2), after which he got injured / Photo: Imago
So on the list of objectives he moved to the middle of the field. Niccolo Pisilli's name was initially floated, but AS Roma didn't let him go, and now Genoa have refocused on another giallorosso player.
1goal in 383 minutes played in this Serie A championship was scored by Tommaso Baldanzi. He played three times as a starter out of the 10 games in which Gasperini used him
“Genoa are looking to strengthen their attack with a talented youngster. Tommaso Baldanzi could make the difference in Serie A”
Although he was in negotiations with Fiorentina, Tommaso Baldanzi is like transferred to the Genoese “Griffon”.. The agreement with the Italian U21 international is concluded and all that remains is the last OK from the Capitoline formation, after establishing the last details and clauses.
Baldanzi-Genoa, i two clubs are filing the latest details. Negotiation in definition.
Verbal agreement on the basis of a loan with right of risk of 10 million euros.
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The two clubs have reached a verbal agreement for a loan with an option to buy set at 10 million euros, a move that could become permanent at the end of the season.
“This transfer represents an important opportunity for Baldanzi to play regularly and further develop his potential, given that he has received few minutes at AS Roma this season.
Tommaso Baldanzi has 69 matches at AS Roma, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists / Photo: Imago
Genoa are looking to strengthen their attack with a talented youngster who could make a difference in Serie A. This sale could allow the Giallorossi to reinvest their hard earned money.
Baldanzi's departure marks another step in Roma's growth plan, which emphasizes a balance between youth and experienced acquisitions for its long-term project,” writes Corriere dello Sport.
