Genoa have officially captured Andrea Bertolacci from Roma this afternoon, paving the way for Panagiotis Tachtsidis to move in the other direction.
A deal to exchange the two 21-year-old midfielders has been agreed in principle for a few weeks, but delayed by finer points. However, Bertolacci’s move north has now been finalised and Tachtsidis’ switch in the other direction is expected to be confirmed very soon.
Genoa have officially captured Andrea Bertolacci from Roma this afternoon, paving the way for Panagiotis Tachtsidis to move in the other direction.
A deal to exchange the two 21-year-old midfielders has been agreed in principle for a few weeks, but delayed by finer points. However, Bertolacci’s move north has now been finalised and Tachtsidis’ switch in the other direction is expected to be confirmed very soon.
Tachtsidis [pictured] has been specifically requested by new Roma boss Zdenek Zeman this summer, after the veteran encountered the versatile Greek whilst both men were in Serie B last term, Zeman coaching Pescara and Tachtsidis on loan at Hellas Verona.
Bertolacci’s move to Marassi has been confirmed as on a co-ownership basis, with a fee remaining undisclosed and Tachtsidis is expected to transfer on the same terms.