Genoa CFC has signed Omani midfielder Suhayb Al Kharusi to a three-year deal, securing his future at the club after his progression through the youth structure into the Primavera squad. Al Kharusi, 20, has become the first Omani footballer to sign a professional contract with an Italian Serie A club. The young midfielder 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. His physical output was equally striking, with the fastest sprint of any player at 33.5 km/h, the most high-speed distance covered in a single match at 1,631 meters, and the highest energy expenditure in the squad, all sustained alongside a low fatigue index. Andres Blazquez, CEO of Genoa CFC, said: 'We are proud to confirm a three-year commitment to Suhayb. From the moment he joined our youth structure, he has shown the professionalism, focus, and humility of a serious young footballer, and his progression this season has confirmed every expectation we held for him.' Suhayb Al Kharusi added: 'Signing this long-term agreement with Genoa CFC is a moment of great pride for me, my family, and for Oman. The club believed in me from the beginning and gave me everything I needed to grow as a footballer and as a young man. I am grateful to my coaches, my teammates, and the supporters who have stood with me throughout this journey. Now I want to keep working, keep improving, and contribute to the team.' The club has also confirmed plans for Genoa Academy Oman, the club's first academy in the Sultanate, which will develop technical excellence in young Omani players through the Genoa CFC methodology, led by Italian coaching staff in direct coordination with the club's technical structure in Italy. This represents Genoa's long-term commitment to the growth of football in Oman and to identifying and developing the next generation of Omani professional players.