Soccer-Italy goalkeeper Sirigu joins Genoa on free transfer

Genoa have completed the signing of Italy international goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu on a free transfer from Torino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. Italian media reported that Sirigu has signed on for one year with the option of a second. Sirigu, who left Torino after four years in Turin, will take over at Genoa from Mattia Perin who has returned to Juventus after his loan spell ended.


Reuters | Updated: 03-08-2021 15:12 IST | Created: 03-08-2021 15:12 IST
Soccer-Italy goalkeeper Sirigu joins Genoa on free transfer

Genoa have completed the signing of Italy international goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu on a free transfer from Torino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. The 34-year-old former Paris St Germain player was part of the Azzurri's victorious squad at Euro 2020, making one appearance from the bench in the 1-0 group-stage win over Wales.

"As well as victory at Euro 2020, Sirigu has won Ligue 1 four times, five French Super Cups, three French League Cups, two French Cups, a silver medal at Euro 2012 and a bronze at the 2013 Confederations Cup. He was named best goalkeeper in Ligue 1 twice," Genoa said in a statement. Italian media reported that Sirigu has signed on for one year with the option of a second.

Sirigu, who left Torino after four years in Turin, will take over at Genoa from Mattia Perin who has returned to Juventus after his loan spell ended.

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