Stephan El Shaarawy - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to Genoa El Shaarawy has agreed to a contract with Genoa.

Impact El Shaarawy spent the summer as a free agent after his deal with Roma and is returning to one of his very first clubs. He registered two goals and two assists, adding 30 shots (13 on target), 18 chances created and 27 crosses (three accurate) in 27 games (eight starts) in 2025/2026, as he generally has a small role. He'll be able to play either as a no.10 or on the left wing, contributing to replacing Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench El Shaarawy scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Verona.

Impact The attacker found the back of the net in what will be his final game for Roma, as his contract is not being renewed by the club. El Shaarawy struggled mightily this season, with just one goal and two assists in Serie A play.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan trails city rival Inter by 8 points in Serie A title race after losing to Lazio

AC Milan has lost ground in the race for the Serie A title after a 1-0 defeat at Lazio left it eight points behind leader Inter Milan

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Not fielded against Juventus El Shaarawy (Achilles) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Juventus.

Impact El Shaarawy recovered from a lingering injury that sidelined him for two months, but he wasn't inserted in this one. He faces more competition than the last time he was healthy since Roma added Bryan Zaragoza and Robinio Vaz in January and Kostas Tsimikas and Angelino have gotten healthy.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joins bench El Shaarawy (achilles) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact El Shaaraway was likely to be an option this week after ramping up training, with the attacker fit enough to earn a bench spot. With only three starts in 13 appearances this season, a rotational role is likely to stick, with two assists this season but no goals.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back against Juventus El Shaarawy (Achilles) has been ramping up in training and is poised to be available for Sunday's bout with Juventus, Sky Italy reported.

Impact El Shaarawy is slated to return after missing six weeks because of an Achilles injury and will provide some depth in a pair of roles behind Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Zaragoza, Paulo Dybala (knee) and Wesley. He has started once in his last five displays, assisting once and adding seven shots (two on target), six chances created and seven crosses (zero accurate). He has mostly operated as a super-sub throughout the campaign, getting the nod on five occasions.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Missing again El Shaarawy (Achilles) has been omitted from Roma's squad list to face Milan on Sunday.

Impact El Shaarawy will skip the third game in a row because of Achilles soreness. However, all the other attackers, primarily Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen, Matias Soule and Lorenzo Pellegrini, are available.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Torino El Shaarawy hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Torino due to Achilles soreness, Roma relayed.

Impact El Shaarawy is nursing a minor injury and will try to shake it off in time for Thursday's UEFA Europa League tilt against Stuttgart. Roma will likely turn to their recent newcomers to fill in, Donyall Malen and Robinio Vaz, as Even Ferguson (back) and Artem Dovbyk (thigh) are also absent up front, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is just returning from a serious thigh injury.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench El Shaarawy assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact El Shaarawy created five chances on the day, eventually setting up Roma's second goal of the contest. The attacker has a good chance to get more assists against a Torino side which has allowed 32 goals in 20 Serie A games, especially if he can return to the starting lineup.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute El Shaarawy assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact El Shaarawy replaced Lorenzo Pellegrini in the 60th minute and then set up Wesley for the third in the 69th minute. El Shaarawy has only featured in six games and this was his first goal contribution.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Stripped of the captaincy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Playing Rome derby in lunchtime heat due to violence worries is 'a loss for soccer,' Sarri says

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs helper in Milan game El Shaarawy assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in six minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win versus AC Milan.

Impact El Shaarawy only made a short cameo but still picked up a point, linking up with Bryan Cristante on the final goal of the game. He's up to four helpers in the campaign. He hasn't played more than usual, even though Roma are pretty shorthanded. He has come off the bench in the last six games, tallying one shot (one on target), three chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in 1-1 draw El Shaarawy registered four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact El Shaarawy attempted four shots but failed to score. This was the winger's first Serie A start since February 9th where he played under 60 minutes. So far this season he has only played a full 90 minutes on three occasions. This was only the fourth time this season that he has attempted four or more shots.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in cup match El Shaarawy (ankle) came off the bench in Tuesday's Coppa Italia game versus Milan.

Impact El Shaarawy picked up a knock in the previous fixture, but it didn't cost him any time. He has scored once and added four shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate), one key pass and four tackles in his last five outings (one start).

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dinged up in Napoli bout El Shaarawy had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in 55 minutes before exiting Sunday's match versus Napoli due to an ankle injury, Gianluca DI Ma...

Impact El Shaarawy had a pretty lively display but limped off after getting roughed up by a tackle by an opponent. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of a midweek Coppa Italia game. He was filling in for Paulo Dybala who got a breather in this one.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute El Shaarawy scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against Genoa.

Impact El Shaarawy scored his third goal in the season in the 60th minute to give Roma the 2-1 lead at home. The forward co-led his side in shots despite subbing on during halftime and playing only 45 minutes. He also helped on defense with two interceptions, another team-high during the match.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in win El Shaarawy registered two shots (two on goal) to go with two crosses (0 accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win against Parma.

Impact El Shaarawy was unable to register a goal or assist but remained involved throughout the match, firing two shots on target, matching his season-high, and creating two chances for the first time this season in Serie A. This brings his total to 16 shots and 10 chances created in 13 league appearances. He will next face a tough challenge against AC Milan on Dec. 29, a team against which the winger has scored four times in 13 Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists against Lecce El Shaarawy assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact El Shaarawy was pivotal in the romp, setting up two teammates, Alexis Saelemaekers with a through ball and Gianluca Mancini with a pinpoint cross from the right wing. He had tallied just one helper prior to this game, while he has had a brace. He has recorded seven shots (two on target), three key passes and 10 crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late effort comes up short El Shaarawy registered one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact El Shaarawy entered the match as a sub for Mats Hummels in the 74th minute of play. He did not make much noise until the final minutes of extra time, where he recorded his only shot of the match and later picked up his second yellow card of the campaign. El Shaarawy now has at least one shot in six of his 10 league appearances this season, but he only has four shots on target in that span.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace to open season's tally El Shaarawy scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Bologna. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact El Shaarawy started two games in a row for only the second time this year, and he opened his goal-scoring tally with a brace. This is the first game this year in which he has taken four shots and his first with two shots on target.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs some minutes in Torino game El Shaarawy (calf) had one interception and three touches in 11 minutes in Thursday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact El Shaarawy made a brief cameo without registering meaningful stats after sitting out three fixtures. He'll resume competing with Nicola Zalewski, Angelino, and Zeki Celik for the two spots on the wings.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back for Torino game El Shaarawy (calf) reprised working with the rest of the team on Tuesday and should be fit for Thursday's match, Il Tempo reported.

Impact El Shaarawy has strong chances to make his return after skipping three fixtures because of a calf problem. He's been a regular starter but could be partially spared following a muscular injury. He has assisted once and logged seven shots (two on target), six key passes and nine crosses (nine accurate) in his last five appearances. His return could impact Nicola Zalewski, Zeki Celik and Angelino's playing time.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Fiorentina tilt El Shaarawy (calf) "is improving and could be back for the next game or the following one," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact El Shaarawy will sit out his third straight game Sunday but is almost out of the woods. Nicola Zalewski has absorbed his minutes for the most part.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Inter clash El Shaarawy (calf) won't return in Sunday's game versus Inter, Sky Italy reported.

Impact El Shaarawy needs more time to shake off a calf strain and is in serious doubt also for the next two fixtures since he got hurt in the last match before the break, and the injury could take up to one month to heal. Angelino or Nicola Zalewski will man the left wing against Inter.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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