Genoa return to Serie A just a year after being relegated from the first division, and Alberto Gilardino’s side have targeted another Romanian international, this time from the Super League.

Genoa wants the transfer of Robert Popa

After only one year in Italy’s second division, Genoa was promoted to Serie A and is making plans for the next season.

The team coached by Alberto Gilardino has permanently acquired Rada Dragusin, while George Puskas will also remain with the Italian team thanks to promotion to Serie A. The top Romanian had a special clause in his contract, according to which the “Genoese griffin” committed to transfer him permanently if they will pass

Calciomercato.com journalists write that the Genoese have set their sights on FC Kraiova 1948 goalkeeper Robert Popa.

The 20-year-old has been in conflict with the club’s management from Bagnier and has not played for Olten since.

According to Transfermarkt, Robert Popa needs minutes and Genoa are ready to make an offer under certain circumstances.

In particular, the main option for the Italians is to keep Josep Martinez, on loan from RB Leipzig. If they fail to keep hold of the Spanish goalkeeper, the quoted source mentions that Genoa will make the first move to buy the FC Craiova 1948 goalkeeper.

Robert Popa has repeatedly stated that he wants to leave FC Craiova 1948 and even avoided training due to threats from Adrian Mititelu Jr.