Djibril Sow Set for Genoa Move Following 2026 World Cup
According to reports from Italy and Spain, Genoa is nearing an agreement to sign Swiss international midfielder Djibril Sow from Sevilla.
Initial suggestions from the newspaper Il Secolo XIX indicated Sow was a transfer target. However, transfer expert Matteo Moretto and his colleague Fabrizio Romano, speaking on their Italian YouTube channel, now claim a deal is all but finalized.
This information is further corroborated by Sky Sports Deutschland reporter Florian Plettenburg and Swiss publication Blick.
The transfer for the 29-year-old, who is currently under contract with Sevilla until June 2029, appears to have progressed swiftly. Personal terms are also expected to be agreed upon.
Sow joined Sevilla from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of €10 million.
The midfielder brings considerable experience, having earned 56 senior caps for Switzerland and participating in four of their six matches at the 2026 World Cup. He had a productive season with Sevilla, contributing five goals and four assists in 33 La Liga appearances.
His previous clubs include FC Zurich, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Young Boys, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
English Translation:
Genoa is reportedly close to securing the transfer of Switzerland international midfielder Djibril Sow from Sevilla. Initial reports from Italy and Spain suggest that a deal is practically complete, with transfer expert Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano confirming the news. This development is also supported by Sky Sports Deutschland reporter Florian Plettenburg and Swiss publication Blick. The 29-year-old, who is under contract with Sevilla until June 2029, has progressed rapidly in negotiations, and personal terms are also expected to be finalized. Sow joined Sevilla from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023 for €10 million. He is an experienced player with 56 caps for Switzerland, having featured in four of their games at the 2026 World Cup. Last season, he had a strong performance for Sevilla, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 33 La Liga appearances. His previous clubs include FC Zurich, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Young Boys, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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