Samuele Spalletti, son of former Italy manager Luciano Spalletti, is joining Genoa’s scouting department, the club confirmed to Il Secolo XIX. He will focus on identifying young talent for the club’s youth system. Spalletti’s arrival is part of Genoa’s broader effort to strengthen their talent identification network.
Spalletti began his career as a scout in 2023 with Udinese, gaining experience in Serie A before making the move to Genoa. His role at Genoa will leverage his growing expertise to find promising players for the future. The appointment signals Genoa’s commitment to developing a robust youth pipeline.
Genoa finished eleventh in Serie A this past season, a marked improvement from their relegation battle the previous year. The club has been relatively quiet in the transfer market so far this window, focusing instead on restructuring their scouting operations and securing the long-term foundations of the squad. This move for Spalletti appears to be a continuation of that strategy.
Luciano Spalletti recently concluded his tenure as the manager of the Italian national team, stepping down after Italy’s elimination in the group stage of Euro 2024. While his son’s career path diverges from management, the family’s continued involvement in Italian football demonstrates a deep commitment to the sport. Samuele’s appointment provides Genoa with a fresh perspective in their search for emerging talent, potentially bolstering their squad in the years to come.
