Genoa CEO outlines post-ownership-change plan to strengthen revenues via commercial and academy investment
PR | Andrés Blazquez has served as Genoa’s chief executive for more than four years, overseeing the club through the 777 Partners period and now under Romanian businessman Dan Șucu.
The Recap
Genoa chief executive Andrés Blazquez discusses the club's progress one year after the ownership change, highlighting advances in a new academy project and a broader commercial strategy.
Data Insight
The takeover followed a €45 million recapitalisation, while the club continues to report heavy losses and manage annual debt payments of €30–40 million.
Why It Matters
Financial restructuring is shaping decisions across infrastructure, player trading and commercial operations, influencing Genoa’s medium-term competitive trajectory.
The Perspective
The club’s direction reflects broader pressures on Serie A sides to strengthen revenues and balance sheets amid rising costs and sustained losses.
10 December 2025 - 6:53 PM
When Spaniard Andrés Blazquez became CEO of Genoa CFC in 2021, it was during 777 Partners’ acquisition of the club. Four years later, the ownership landscape has shifted significantly.
The US investment group - previously owners of Vasco da Gama, Standard Liège and Hertha BSC - faced significant financial and legal difficulties that destabilised operations across several of its clubs. In Genoa’s case, these issues resulted in creditor a
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