Official: AC Milan confirm Lorenzo Colombo has joined Genoa on an initial loan deal

AC Milan and Genoa have officially announced the loan transfer of striker Lorenzo Colombo. The deal includes an option for Genoa to purchase the player permanently, which could become an obligation under specific conditions.

Colombo departed AC Milan's pre-season tour early to return to Italy, where he completed medical examinations with Genoa earlier today. This paved the way for the formal announcements from both clubs, marking a new career step for the player.

The buy-out clause is set at €10 million. This obligation will be triggered only if certain conditions are met: Genoa must avoid relegation from Serie A, and Colombo must achieve a specified number of goals and appearances during the loan spell.

AC Milan's official statement confirmed: "AC Milan announces that Lorenzo Colombo has joined Genoa CFC temporarily, with an option to buy which becomes an obligation upon the fulfilment of certain conditions."

Genoa's announcement echoed: "Lorenzo Colombo is a new Genoa player... arriving on loan from AC Milan, with an option to buy that becomes mandatory upon the fulfilment of certain conditions."

This transfer potentially ends Colombo's long association with AC Milan, where he progressed through the youth academy. At 23 years old, the move is seen as a logical progression for both the player and the club.