Genoa have snapped up Parma midfielder Hernani.

The Grifone announced the move through a statement on their official statement, signing the player on a loan deal with an obligation to buy for €4m next year.

Hernani leaves Parma following last season's relegation from Serie A.

“Hernani Azevedo Junior is a new Genoa player," the club said in a statement.

“The midfielder, born in Sao Goncalo do Sapucai, Brazil, joins the Rossoblu on loan with an obligation to buy from Parma Calcio 1913."