Genoa: Mamedi Doucouré's rating climbs in Ligue 1 and the Middle East
Mamedi Doucouré (19 years old) is starting to turn heads on the transfer market. Considered one of the best young defenders in Italy, the player signed his very first professional contract with Genoa in July. . .
Mamedi Doucouré (19 years old) is starting to turn heads on the transfer market. Considered one of the best young defenders in Italy, the player signed his very first professional contract with Genoa in July 2025 – a three-year lease with a one-year option – despite the interest of several big players in Serie A. After making his first team debut during the last Serie A campaign under the orders of Daniele De Rossi, the young French central defender is now attracting growing interest in France, where Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs are in the running. The competition looks set to be even keener as training from the Middle East is also starting to appear. Currently present with the Grifoni pro group for the pre-season training course, the Frenchman joins the worthy line of high-potential defenders who have passed through Genoa in recent years (Cristián Romero, Radu Drăgușin, Koni De Winter and Honest Ahanor), while Genoa still counts the highly coveted Alessandro Marcandalli in its ranks. It remains to be seen whether the Genoese leaders will be able to resist the attacks for their nugget. Written by:Manu TournouxManu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat. " His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.