Genoa have announced the termination of their relationship with Diego López, who has left the role of Chief of Football of the club. The official communication, published this morning, confirms that López is no longer part of the rossoblù management and that the company intends to reorganize the section dedicated to the transfer market.
In the statement, the club expressed gratitude for the commitment and professionalism demonstrated by López during his tenure. “The Company wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to him for his commitment, the development of the various areas of the sports structure, the dedication and the great professionalism demonstrated during his mandate at the helm of the rossoblù technical area”, we read. Genoa also wished López "the best and most sincere wishes for the continuation of his professional career".
To replace the role of Chief of Football, the club has decided to rely on a pair of internal figures: StefanoMelissano and FrançoisModesto. According to sources, the two are expected to arrive shortly, with their arrival expected to be official in the next few days. The choice aims to give a new direction to the management of the market and to consolidate the technical and operational activities of the club.
The change comes in a period of restructuring for Genoa, which seeks to strengthen its sporting structure after a season of results below expectations. The club has already begun to review its scouting and youth development processes, and the appointment of Melissano and Modesto is seen as a step towards greater efficiency in managing transfer operations.
The club closed the statement with a message of hope for the future, underlining that the new management intends to continue working to bring Genoa back to the competitive level that the fans and the club expect. For now, details on the precise role of Melissano and Modesto remain being finalized, but the club authorities have assured that the transition will be managed with the utmost care to ensure continuity and stability.