Sheffield United’s Nils Zätterström wants to secure a permanent move to Genoa in the summer. 

The Sweden international came up through the ranks of Malmö FF’s youth system and made his way into their first team in 2024. His performances would have convinced the Blades to bring him to Championship for €3.3m last August.

Rubén Sellés was in charge when he arrived at Bramall Lane and Chris Wilder replaced him in September.

The current Sheffield United manager didn’t consider the centre-back and he then failed to make an appearance for the English club. The lack of opportunities frustrated him, forcing a move away from the Blades in the winter market.

In January, Wilder’s side allowed him to join Genoa on a loan deal with an option to buy and at that time, Sport Witness relayed news that the purchase clause is €5.5m.

The loan move hasn’t really worked out so far for the 20-year-old. He made his debut for Genoa by coming off the bench against Bologna in January and hasn’t featured since then.

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