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Genoa sign Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid coach, from River Plate

Genoa have signed Giovanni Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone, from River Plate.

The Serie A club completed the deal with the Argentine giants on Thursday for a reported €3 million fee.

The 21-year-old played for Argentina at the Olympics, coming on as a substitute in all three games.

Simeone has made 31 appearances for River since debuting in August 2013, scoring six goals. He scored 12 times in 29 games on loan at Banfield last season.