Robinho Jr, the 18-year-old son of former Milan and Manchester City star Robinho, has joined Genoa on loan from Santos. The Brazilian footballer is eligible to play for Italy due to his mother, Vivian Guglielmetti, holding Italian citizenship. This opens up the possibility of Robinho Jr representing the Azzurri in the future.
Robinho Jr has joined Genoa's Primavera team, coached by Domenico Criscito, an ex-Genoa defender. The club's aim is to include Robinho Jr in the first team in the coming months and let him work under Daniele De Rossi. As a versatile attacking winger, Robinho Jr is an exciting prospect for Genoa.
Robinho Jr was born in Santos, Brazil, on December 17, 2027, and will turn 19 in just a few months. Italian coach Roberto Mancini has not yet scouted Genoa's new signing or considered him for the Italy squad's upcoming call-ups, although Mancini is known for keeping a close eye on eligible players.