Genoa are being linked with a move for Varesina’s teenage left-back Marcelo Vaz, with the Serie A club reportedly tracking the 18-year-old ahead of a potential summer transfer.
The Guinea-Bissau and Senegal-qualified defender, who plays in Italy’s Serie D – Girone B with Varesina, is the subject of transfer speculation after data provider Transfermarkt listed Genoa as a possible destination, with the probability of the deal currently marked as “?”. Vaz’s market value is put at €100k, a relatively modest figure that could make him an appealing option for a top-flight side looking to invest in youth.
Born on 31 July 2007 in Canchungo, Vaz stands at 1.83m and operates primarily as a left-back, favouring his left foot. He wears the number 3 shirt for Varesina and is registered with the club as his current team, with his contract start and expiry dates not specified. The absence of clear contract information has fuelled talk that he could become a free agent or be available on a low-cost deal if Varesina choose to cash in.
Vaz is currently listed as playing in defence for Varesina Calcio and represents the club rather than a senior national team. He holds dual nationality – Guinea-Bissau and Senegal – which could offer future international options should his development continue in Italy’s professional ranks.
With his valuation at €100k and no confirmed contract end date, any move from Varesina to Genoa would likely be seen as a low-risk, high-upside piece of business for the Serie A side. If the switch materialises, a step up from Serie D to the top flight could prove a defining moment in Vaz’s early career, shaping both his reputation in Italian football and his long-term potential on the European stage.
