The most expensive recruit in the history of Olympique de Marseille, Vitinha (23 years old) is far from having made the 32 million euros invested by the Marseille club during the 2022 winter transfer window profitable. Guilty of clumsiness certain in front of goal, criticized by some of the Marseille supporters for his performance and generally losing momentum, the Portuguese striker finally decided to relaunch his career on Italian soil: “Good luck Vitinha. The Portuguese striker will play for the end of the season at Genoa, where he is on loan with an option to buy., specified the Olympian press release on the last day of the January transfer window. Arriving in Genoa, Vitinha gradually regained beautiful colors.
Loaned with a purchase option of 25 million euros by Olympique de Marseille, the Portuguese striker should also extend his adventure in Serie A. This is in any case the desire displayed by the Genoese leaders for several weeks. Among the Rossoblu, the former Braga scorer gradually regained his sensations. Despite relatively poor statistics (2 goals in 9 games) and an injury at the beginning of April, the native of Cabeceiras de Basto delivered great performances and did not hesitate to confide in his newfound well-being: “I I felt that Genoa could be the right choice to find myself and that’s what happened. I’m going through the most difficult period of my life, but I’m also coping with it thanks to the help of the club. In Genoa I found the real Vitinha, but the choice does not depend on me. At the end of the season, the two clubs will meet and discuss my future, because the loan will be until June,” said the 24-year-old center forward. According to our information, his dream will come true.
His departure from Marseille is confirmed
Not very successful during his Olympian period, Vitinha could well join Genoa almost permanently. Indeed, according to our information, the negotiations are advanced and the coming days should make it possible to reach a positive outcome which is hoped for by both camps. With, implicitly, a new loan this time accompanied by a compulsory purchase option. A complicated operation to implement, but which should suit all parties.
On the side of the Genoese club, there is a real desire to keep a player considered a sure value within the club. With a Gudmunsson on the start and a highly coveted Retegui, the attack line of the 11th in Serie A risks being significantly reduced. Treating yourself to the services of the Portuguese striker again is a way of getting Genoa’s transfer window off to a good start and reassuring supporters who see Vitinha as a credible alternative on the attacking front.
