Genoa welcome Amorim to Italy in record deal

An intriguing move looks to draw to a close as Alexsandro Amorim arrives in Genoa for his medical. The 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder moves from Alverca for โ‚ฌ8 million plus โ‚ฌ2 million in bonuses, which breaks the record as the Portuguese clubโ€™s most lucrative transfer.

The Fortaleza-born Amorim played 21 times for the newly-promoted Alverca in the Primeira Liga this season, registering two goals from the centre of the park and turning heads with consummate performances beyond his years.

This transfer emerges as a promising one for all parties. The young, raw central midfield talent will look to improve under manager and midfield icon Daniele De Rossi, as well as a squad that features Ruslan Malinovskyi and Morten Frendrup.

Genoa clearly wanted to get this move over the line quickly. Sporting director Diego Lopezโ€™s trip to Portugal was decisive, as he managed to close the deal in 48 hours.

GIFNย |ย Max Bradfield

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