Osmajic arrives in Genoa for medical ahead of €2.5m move from Preston
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Forward Milutin Osmajic has arrived in Genoa to complete a medical ahead of a €2.5 million plus bonus transfer from Preston North End.
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Attributed to original sourceMilutin Osmajic has arrived in Italy to begin medical tests with Genoa, ready to complete the €2.5m plus bonus transfer from Preston North End.
The 27-year-old Montenegro international landed this afternoon on Italian soil and was whisked away by the Grifone staff, where he will rest ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled medical.
Osmajic ready for Genoa LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End during the Carabao Cup first round match between Preston North End and Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park on August 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) An agreement had been reached with Preston North End for circa €2.5m plus performance-related add-ons, according to Sportitalia.
If all goes well with the tests, then Osmajic can sign a contract at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris until June 2029.
The former Cadiz centre-forward came to Preston in the summer of 2023.
He has nine goals in 36 senior caps for Montenegro, scoring 31 goals with six assists in 111 competitive appearances for the club.
Osmajic also had his fair share of controversial incidents, including accusations of racist abuse and biting, which saw him banned for eight games in 2024.
Genoa started their Serie A season last night, capitulating 2-0 at home to Napoli.
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What happened
Genoa are closing in on the signing of Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End in a deal worth €2.5 million plus add-ons. The forward has arrived in Italy to undergo his medical and finalize the move. Osmajic previously played in Italy for Juventus Next Gen before moving to English football, and the Serie A side are looking to bolster their attacking options. The transfer represents a return to Italian football for the Montenegrin striker.
Chance analysis
Genoa are adding proven goalscoring pedigree from the Championship with Osmajic, who arrives in Italy for his medical ahead of a €2.5m plus bonus switch from Preston North End. The Montenegrin forward brings a physical, direct profile and a track record in English second-tier football, and his familiarity with Italian football — having previously been at Juventus Next Gen — should help him settle quickly. For Preston, losing a key striker represents a notable attacking blow, while Genoa's fanbase will be watching closely to see whether Osmajic can translate his Championship form to Serie A.
Genoa bolster their attacking options with a proven Championship striker, while Preston lose a key forward ahead of their upcoming campaign.