Will Eldor Shomurodov return to Genoa? What is happening in Rome?

With the opening of the transfer window in European football, every club is determined to completely rebuild the squad. This process is especially intense in teams where the head coach has changed. Such a situation is currently observed at Roma, where Jean Piero Gasperini has recently replaced Claudio Ranieri. With the arrival of the new coach, significant changes are expected in the team’s attacking line. In this context, the future of Uzbekistan national team captain Eldor Shomurodov is once again on the agenda.

The 29-year-old forward lost his status as Roma’s main scorer last season. There is also no guarantee that he will start the new season in Rome. According to reliable sources, US clubs have already shown interest in Eldor. In addition, Roma’s sporting director Florent Ghisolfi is preparing a special transfer plan for Shomurodov.

According to experts, Ghisolfi is looking at other candidates, not Artem Dovbyk, to renew Roma’s attacking line. One of the main candidates on his list is Genoa footballer Albert Gudmundsson. The Icelandic forward spent last season on loan at Fiorentina and caught the attention of many clubs with his good play.

However, Fiorentina does not want to pay the 17 million euro buyout clause stated in the contract. Moreover, there are unresolved legal issues regarding Gudmundsson’s transfer. This allows Genoa to consider other offers.

Taking advantage of this situation, Roma management wants to offer Genoa a deal to include Eldor Shomurodov in the transfer for Gudmundsson. This scenario could be beneficial for both clubs. After all, Shomurodov began his brightest spell in Italy at Genoa, and the club’s fans still appreciate him. Also, Genoa’s main striker Andrea Pinamonti has left the club, meaning coach Patrick Vieira needs a new central forward.

Authoritative Italian sources such as “RomaForever.it” and “Laroma24.it” assess this scenario as realistic. Journalist Luca Millerioli stated that swapping Shomurodov for Gudmundsson could be profitable for all parties.

It should be recalled that during his debut season at Genoa, Eldor Shomurodov scored 8 goals in Serie A and firmly established his name in Italian football. It was these successes that gave him the opportunity to move to a big club like Roma.

Conclusion: A possible return of Shomurodov to Genoa may be a logical step not only for the footballer himself, but also for his former club. His experience in Italy, adaptability to the new coach’s style, and the love of the fans may make him an even more effective player. In the coming weeks, the official announcement of this transfer is highly likely. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!