Suhayb Al Kharusi Becomes First Omani player in Serie A History
The 20-year-old midfielder signed a three-year contract with Genoa CFC.
In a milestone for Omani football, 20-year-old midfielder Suhayd Al Kharusi has signed a three-year contract with Genoa CFC. Having progressed through the Italian club's youth system, Al Kharusi becomes the first Omani player to sign a professional contract with a Serie A club.
Known for his technical prowess and physical abilities, he made 28 appearances in Campionato Primavera 1, Italy’s top youth competition, and logged more than 1,000 competitive minutes against the youth sides of leading Serie A clubs.
“The club believed in me from the beginning and gave me everything I needed to grow as a footballer and as a young man,” Al Kharusi said. ”Signing this long-term agreement with Genoa CFC is a moment of great pride for me, my family, and for Oman.
Established in 1893, Genoa is Italy’s oldest-existing football team and competes in the country’s top footballing division.
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