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Returning to Genoa Messias has agreed to a one-year contract with Genoa, the team announced.

Impact Messias will stay put on a short-term deal for the second summer in a row and is set for his fourth campaign at the club. He has mostly operated as a super-sub in the last two seasons, often missing time because of recurring muscular problems. He tallied three goals, one assist, 19 goals (seven on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in 20 appearances (five starts) in 2025/2026.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss final matches Messias announced on Instagram that his season has been cut short by a muscular injury.

Impact Messias suffered an adductor problem in his recent cameo versus Atalanta, even though he managed to finish the game, and will need about a month to recover, Tuttomercatoweb reported. He has been a rotational piece for most of the campaign, scoring three goals, providing one assist and tallying 19 shots (seven on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in 20 games (five starts). Vitinha, Jeff Ekhator and Tommaso Baldanzi (thigh), once healthy, will pick up the slack. The club will have a decision to make about his future, as his contract is expiring.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assist from bench Messias assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Messias appeared for a mere 15 minutes Sunday but made a huge difference in the match, as the attacker would find Caleb Ekuban in the 84th minute for a goal to win the game. This comes after four straight starts, also earning a goal during that period, for two goal contributions in his past five appearances. That said, he now has four goal contributions in 17 appearances (five starts).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses against Juventus Messias drew one foul and generated two crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and two tackles (one won) in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Messias didn't have a particularly noteworthy showing but was still one of the most active men for his club, although Tommaso Baldanzi outplayed him off the bench. He has posted multiple tackles, totaling nine (four won), and at least one clearance, racking up five, in four tilts in a row, scoring once and adding two key passes and five crosses (one accurate) during that stretch. Instead, his three-game streak with at least one shot came to an end.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Sunday Messias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Messias opened up the scoring Sunday with a converted penalty in the 52nd minute. He has now scored three goals this season, all of which have come in his last seven appearances. He fired two shots on target in the victory, tying a season high, and he also created a chance for the third time in his last four appearances. He put in good work on the defensive end too, recording two tackles, two interceptions, one clearance and one blocked shot before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Ruslan Malinovskyi.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Closes Torino contest late Messias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in 25 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Messias didn't draw his second start in a row, as the coach went with Tommaso Baldanzi over him, but put his name in the stat sheet by easily beating the goalie after pickpocketing an opponent deep into enemy territory. He has fired at least one shot in five straight fixtures, amassing eight attempts (four on target), scoring twice and posting two chances created and six crosses (one accurate) over that span. Additionally, he has notched one or more tackles in the last three tilts, totaling four and winning two of them.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first start versus Cremonese Messias registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Messias got the nod for the first time in the season after looking good in his previous cameos and recorded new season highs in shots and crosses, thanks to the increased playing time. He replaced Aaron Marin in the XI in this case, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson moving to the wing. Newcomer Tommaso Baldanzi will also be in the mix at the position after recovering from an injury. Messias has notched at least one shot in four matches in a row, piling up seven attempts (three on target) and scoring once. Moreover, he has recorded one or more crosses in the last three tilts, accumulating six (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench against Bologna Messias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Bologna.

Impact Messias notched the last of the three impressive goals that sealed the home team's comeback, as he dribbled towards the box and placed a shot to the far post in stoppage time of the win. He played 35 minutes as a substitute, which represented his longest league appearance of the season so far, but the offensive production could help him push for more action going forward. While he's a talented attacker, he has struggled to stay fit and find consistency, and he had failed to score in over a year before Sunday's goal.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Cagliari Messias (calf) had three passes in eight minutes in Monday's 3-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Messias was inserted late in the game after being sidelined for a month by a calf injury. He'll deputize Vitinha, Morten Thorsby and Mikael Egill Ellertsson thank to his versatility going forward.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Messias (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Messias was deemed fit ahead of Monday's match and is now with the team, as the attacker has earned a spot on the bench. He has only appeared in four games all season as injuries remain an issue, hoping he can complete the second half of the season more fit.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Cagliari game Messias (calf) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Cagliari on Monday.

Impact Messias has shaken off his latest muscular problem that has cost him the past five matches and will add some depth in the midfield and up front. He has made just four bench appearances so far since he's been unable to stay healthy, logging two off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and three tackles (one won).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury Messias pulled his calf in training, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Messias is expected to miss two or three matches with his latest muscular setback. He had just returned from a thigh one. He's been a fringe part of the rotation so far, coming off the bench in four matches. Albert Gronbaek (thigh) and Mikael Egill Ellertsson will soak up his minutes.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available midweek Messias (thigh) was an unused sub in Wednesday's Coppa Italia tilt against Atalanta.

Impact Messias recovered from his latest muscular injury and was good to go after skipping the past two Serie A fixtures. He has played just thrice off the bench for a total of 95 minutes so far, recording two off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and two tackles. He'll be an extra option in multiple midfield roles.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Verona Messias (thigh) didn't make Genoa's squad list to face Verona on Saturday.

Impact Messias will sit out his second fixture in a row because of a muscular ailment. He has struggled to get into a rhythm due to separate injuries and has only been a sparkplug in three matches so far. Albert Gronbaek, Nicolae Stanciu and Patrizio Masini could play a little more with Messias on the mend.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cagliari tilt Messias has been omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Cagliari on Saturday due to muscle fatigue.

Impact Messias picked up a minor injury in training and won't be involved in this one, although he could be able to return quickly. He hasn't been able to stay healthy and has appeared in just three matches so far. With Maxwel Cornet (thigh) also on the mend, Vitinha, Valentin Carboni, Jeff Ekhator and Caleb Ekuban could enjoy an uptick in minutes.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused from bench Messias (thigh) went unused off the bench in Sunday's 2- loss to Torino.

Impact Messias was back with the team Sunday after battling a thigh injury, but did not see the field, instead going unused off the bench. That said, the attacker will likely remain a rotational option moving forward for the club, appearing on the bench in all five games he has been available for and only seeing the field in two of those games for 64 minutes of play.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Torino game Messias (thigh) "has had a good week of training and should be available for Sunday's game against Torino," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Messias has recuperated from a thigh injury that cost him three contests and will resume providing depth in multiple offensive roles. He featured off the bench twice before going down, tallying one inaccurate cross, two tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Messias (thigh) "will be absent Sunday," coach Patrick Vieira stated.

Impact Messias will sit out his third game in a row despite the two-week stoppage. He has come off the bench twice since re-joining the team late after spending time as a free agent, providing depth behind the strikers in a few offensive positions.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Napoli Messias (thigh) will remain unavailable for Sunday's game against Napoli, coach Patrick Vieira informed.

Impact Messias will skip the second match in a row because of a muscular injury. He has come off the bench while healthy. Since Nicolae Stanciu (thigh) and Maxwel Cornet (thigh) are also missing, Lorenzo Venturino and Albert Gronbaek will have better chances of getting some minutes.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Messias "has a mild adductor problem and won't be an option Monday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Messias got banged up during a midweek Coppa Italia game and will attempt to recuperate for next Sunday's away game versus Napoli. He has only come off the bench twice so far. Albert Gronbaek, Nicolae Stanciu and Lorenzo Venturino will absorb his minutes behind the starters.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Genoa Messias has penned a one-year contract with Genoa.

Impact Messias spent about a couple of weeks as a free agent before agreeing to re-up with his former team. Recurring injuries have relegated him to a rotational role in the last couple of seasons, during which he has logged 18 and 17 appearances, with 21 total starts. He has put up 18 shots (six on target), eight key passes and 22 crosses (four accurate) in 2024/2025.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays little against Udinese Messias (undisclosed) had one pass and one cross in six minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Messias didn't play enough to make an impact in his return from a three-game absence and will likely continue to be handled carefully since he has suffered multiple injuries this season.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Messias (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Udinese.

Impact Messias is back on the bench after missing the last three matches due to a minor muscular problem. The speedy winger has started just five times this season, however, so he's not expected to carry a lot of upside even now that he's available to feature.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Udinese Messias (undisclosed) "has practiced with the group for two weeks and will be with us Friday," coach Patrick Vieira stated.

Impact Messias will return after skipping three contests due to an unspecified muscular injury. He'll likely make a couple of cameos before seeing robust minutes. He'll be an extra option in a few midfield roles. He has assisted once and posted four shots (one on target), one chance created, nine crosses (two accurate) and four tackles in his last five appearances (two starts).

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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