Thiago Motta is anxious to kickoff his new career at Genoa.

Signed last week as a free agent, the former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder said: "Sunday (against AC Milan), I saw a great Genoa play with intelligence and authority.

"I hope to help the team grow even more."

Motta added: "I think that my physical problems are over. I believe this 110 percent, otherwise I would have retired."