Patrick Vieira has become the new head coach of the Genoa club.

Genoa offensive tackle Ruslan Malinovsky said goodbye to the club's longtime head coach Alberto Gilardino on his Instagram page..

The Genoese announced the release of the 42-river Italians yesterday, November 19. Today, Patrick Vieira became the Kerman of Genoa..

" For those who have once again been deprived of people and kindness, here’s to an important hour. It is a great honor for me to know you. I learned a lot from you.

You created a family atmosphere, we thank you for everything. We don't say goodbye. I wish you success in the future,” wrote Malinovsky.

Under the leadership of Gilardino, Ruslan played 36 matches for the Griffons football team, recording four goals and three assists in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. Infectiously, the 31-river Ukrainian continues to recover after an important injury.

This week, 24 days of leaf fall, Genoa will take on Cagliari (starting at about 13:30) in the 13th round of Serie A.