Done Deal: Ostigard ready for Genoa return from Rennes
According to Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio, a deal has been reached and he will be in Italy on Sunday for his medical tests.
Their first choice had been Jay Idzes, but Venezia were reportedly asking for €10m to sell, which made Genoa turn back towards Ostigard instead.
Genoa look to Ostigard again
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – MAY 09: Leo Ostigard of TSG Hoffenheim looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on May 09, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by)
The Norway international had already worn the Grifone jersey for six months in 2022 when he was on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion.
He made 15 appearances for the club, scoring one goal and receiving two red cards.
Ostigard remained in Serie A after that, as Brighton sold him to Napoli for €5.5m and he helped them win the Serie A title before moving on to Stade Rennes in 2024.
The central defender spent the last six months on loan at TSG Hoffenheim in Germany.
Between Genoa and Napoli, he has made 46 Serie A appearances during his playing career and will now return to Italian football for the 2025-26 campaign.
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