Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino is on the brink of signing for Genoa.
After undergoing an hour-long medical at Genoa's Laboratorio Albaro di Genova Gilardino gave a brief comment on the move that is expected to be finalised in time for January 3's opening of the transfer window.
"I'll speak more next week. Best wishes to all. I am happy to be here."