Expected window: summer 2027
Răzvan Sava to Genoa CFC
Last update: 6 days ago
Evidence score
Tikitaka describes him as a possible Bijlow replacement.
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record11/25
43% estimated accuracy (1 past case, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 6 days ago
What we know
Tikitaka describes him as a possible Bijlow replacement.
His contract at the Romanian club runs to 2030. Five outlets reported on 28 Oct that Genoa has identified Sava as a target. AS cites Calcionline, while Gazeta Sporturilor and spotmedia cite Calciomercato.
TuttoMercatoWeb, echoing Gazeta Sporturilor, adds he is a target to challenge Bijlow.
Key findings
- First report: 28 Oct 2026, TuttoMercatoWeb.
- 3 independent sources behind it (Gazeta Sporturilor, TuttoMercatoWeb, Tikitaka); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: TuttoMercatoWeb.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Calcionline, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Calciomercato, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 6 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuttoMercatoWeb 28/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Genoa have identified Razvan Sava as a target to strengthen the squad and challenge Bijlow for the starting spot Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| TuttoMercatoWeb 28/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Genoa have put eyes on Răzvan Sava, Romanian goalkeeper class 2002 of Universitatea Craiova Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Gazeta Sporturilor 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Genoa, clubul din Serie A patronat de Dan Șucu, vrea să transfere din Superligă. Și a pus ochii pe Răzvan Sava, portarul Universității Craiova. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Tikitaka 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Genoa have identified the 24-year-old Romanian international as a possible replacement for Justin Bijlow. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| AS 28/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Italian sources report that Genoa could transfer goalkeeper Răzvan Sava from Universitatea Craiova. Fee quoted: 2,5 milioane de euro Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Calcionline (not in this dossier) |
| spotmedia.ro 28/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Genoa, clubul din Serie A patronat de Dan Șucu, este interesată de Răzvan Sava, portarul Universității Craiova. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Calciomercato (not in this dossier) |
| clandeigrifoni.genoa 28/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Genoa has the idea of signing Razvan Sava for the goalkeeper position, where he could challenge Bijl. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 28 Oct 2026 · ASItalian sources report that Genoa could transfer goalkeeper Răzvan Sava from Universitatea Craiova.
Repeats reporting attributed to Calcionline (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · Gazeta SporturilorGenoa, clubul din Serie A patronat de Dan Șucu, vrea să transfere din Superligă. Și a pus ochii pe Răzvan Sava, portarul Universității Craiova.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · spotmedia.roGenoa, clubul din Serie A patronat de Dan Șucu, este interesată de Răzvan Sava, portarul Universității Craiova.
Repeats reporting attributed to Calciomercato (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · TuttoMercatoWebGenoa have identified Razvan Sava as a target to strengthen the squad and challenge Bijlow for the starting spot
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · TikitakaGenoa have identified the 24-year-old Romanian international as a possible replacement for Justin Bijlow.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · TuttoMercatoWebGenoa have put eyes on Răzvan Sava, Romanian goalkeeper class 2002 of Universitatea Craiova
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · clandeigrifoni.genoaGenoa has the idea of signing Razvan Sava for the goalkeeper position, where he could challenge Bijl.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Genoa CFC need him?
Goalkeeper: the goalkeepers Genoa CFC already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current goalkeepers (4, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bijlow | Goalkeeper | 28 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Franz Stolz | Goalkeeper | 25 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Daniele Sommariva | Goalkeeper | 29 | — |
| Rendijs Mihelsons | Goalkeeper | 18 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Franz Stolz (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · back from loan at Grazer AK 1902
- Rendijs Mihelsons (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · from Genoa U20 · fee undisclosed
- Simone Calvani (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Forlì FC
- Leonardo Consiglio (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Dolomiti Bellunesi
- Justin Bijlow (Goalkeeper)2025/26 · from Feyenoord Rotterdam · €200k
- Franz Stolz (Goalkeeper)2025/26 · back from loan at FC Rapid 1923
- Simone Calvani (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at US Città di Pontedera
- Ernestas Lysionok (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Genoa U20 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 28 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 28 Oct 2026 (5 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- €2.5m
- Fee check
- In line with what players like him cost
“2,5 milioane de euro (AS)”
- Outlets quoting
- 1
- Confidence
- Single source
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Player profile
- Full name
- Răzvan Sergiu Sava
- Age
- 24
- Agent
- Elevenelite
Photo: 8Dodo8, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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