Genoa are expected to sign Chile international Mauricio Pinilla for €1.2m from Cagliari tomorrow.

The centre-forward had made it clear he wanted to move on from Sardinia this summer and impressed at the World Cup.

He famously thumped the woodwork in the final minute of extra time before Chile lost on penalties to Brazil, having a tattoo of that moment across his back.

Genoa are expected to sign Chile international Mauricio Pinilla for €1.2m from Cagliari tomorrow.

The centre-forward had made it clear he wanted to move on from Sardinia this summer and impressed at the World Cup.

He famously thumped the woodwork in the final minute of extra time before Chile lost on penalties to Brazil, having a tattoo of that moment across his back.

According to Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, Pinilla is due to sign a two-year contract with option for a third on Wednesday.

The fee paid to Cagliari is believed to be €1.2m. 

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