Genoa send Coulibaly back to Leicester, Norton-Cuffy to Hull and secure Drameh
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Genoa have recalled their transfer activity, sending Soumaïla Coulibaly back to Leicester, loaning Norton-Cuffy to Hull City, and signing Drameh.
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Attributed to original sourceWoyo Coullibaly will not be joining Genoa on the final day of the Serie A transfer window, despite arriving in Italy to complete the deal, and the Grifone are now expected to proceed with the signing of Cody Drameh from Hull City instead whilst Brooke Norton-Cuffy moves in the opposite direction.
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Genoa’s right-back rollercoaster: Coulibaly off, Drameh in, Norton-Cuffy out LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Woyo Coulibaly of Leicester City looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Genoa have completely chopped and changed in their right-back position over the last few hours.
Despite the fact that Coublibaly had arrived in the city of Genoa, the club will not be proceeding with his signing after a last-minute break-down in negotiations. According to reports from transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Leicester City had attempted to change the terms of the deal and this caused the deal to be called off.
Meanwhile, Genoa are reportedly set to sign Drameh from newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City instead.
According to Fabrizio Romano , Genoa and Hull have already exchanged the necessary paperwork for the Drameh deal and he is expected to join Daniele De Rossi’s side before the close of the summer transfer window this evening.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Brooke Norton-Cuffy in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Genoa CFC at Stadio Sant’Elia on November 22, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Current Genoa right-back, Norton-Cuffy, is expected to join Hull City. He had been on the verge of joining Venezia in a €14m deal according to reports on Monday evening, but now appears set to return to the UK to have his first full season at Premier League level.
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What happened
Genoa have been active on the transfer deadline, with several player movements. Soumaïla Coulibaly is being sent back to parent club Leicester City, while Norton-Cuffy departs on loan to Hull City. In a separate move, Genoa have secured the signing of Drameh, bolstering their squad. The Serie A club continues to reshape their roster ahead of the window closing.
Chance analysis
Genoa's transfer deadline activity reflects a club reshuffling multiple positions simultaneously, cutting short a loan spell for Coulibaly while redirecting Norton-Cuffy to the Championship for more regular minutes. Securing Drameh adds depth to the squad, suggesting Genoa are prioritizing options in wide and defensive areas. For Leicester, reclaiming Coulibaly raises questions about his next destination, while Hull gain a Premier League-level loanee to strengthen their promotion push.
Genoa reshape their squad with Drameh arriving, Coulibaly returning to Leicester, and Norton-Cuffy loaned to Hull, affecting their defensive and wide options.