Between present and future. Genoa looks to the championship finale with due optimism. On Sunday evening the rossoblù stopped Stefano Pioli’s Milan with a pyrotechnic 3-3 and are aiming their ship towards tenth place. Having completed the season with the matches against the former Ballardini, in Rome against De Rossi’s Giallorossi and with the return to Marassi of another ex like Thiago Motta, it is time to think about the next one. The club will obviously plan next year to have Alberto Gilardino on the bench once again. The coach brought the Grifone back to Serie A at the first attempt and in his next experience in the top tournament he achieved a more than peaceful survival, giving the fans satisfaction by stopping almost all the big teams.
First Gila and then Badelj
The Piedmontese coach spoke clearly before the match at San Siro. “The situation is that we have found a verbal agreement with the club. We will see each other again in the next few days and I am happy, happy.” Practically all that’s missing is the signing of the contract and then we can think about the championship to come. A two-year contract expiring in 2026 for a coach who has entered the hearts of the fans. After the technician, the captain. Milan Badelj is also expected to sign the contract. An annual renewal for the former Lazio and Fiorentina midfielder who has never hidden his desire to remain in the shadow of the Lanterna.
The Ekuban and Strootman situations
Two players still have their contracts expiring. The first is Caleb Ekuban. The rossoblù striker, who also scored at the “Meazza” last Sunday, is an absolutely reliable striker and has demonstrated this by growing and becoming important in the decisive moments of the season, scoring two goals and an assist in the last month. His situation is in flux with the player reflecting on what to do. The one who won’t renew is Kevin Strootman. The midfielder will say goodbye on a free transfer at the end of the season.
