Italian club Genoa has entered into negotiations with Al-Ittihad to sign Albanian full-back Mario Mitaj during the current summer transfer window, as part of the Italian club's efforts to strengthen its squad for the new season.

Reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Genoa has shown serious interest in securing Mitaj's services, following the player's performances with Al-Ittihad, placing him among its top targets to strengthen the left-back position.

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Genoa's interest comes at a time when Al-Ittihad's management is evaluating the future of several foreign players, as part of the team's restructuring plan during the summer transfer window, with the possibility of offloading some elements should offers align with the technical and administrative vision. Mitaj is one of the names tipped to leave 'Al-Ameed' (the club's nickname), especially amid the club's moves to secure new signings, which could make his departure a viable option if an agreement satisfactory to all parties is reached.

On the other hand, Al-Ittihad's management continues to work on strengthening the team with several signings, particularly in midfield, ahead of the next season, as Mitaj's departure could free up a foreign slot, giving the club more flexibility in registering new players.

Genoa is awaiting Al-Ittihad's final stance on the player's future, hoping to finalize the negotiations in the coming days, amid the Italian club's desire to bring Mitaj back to European football before the start of the new season.