Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino is excited by what he's seen from Mateo Retegui.

Gilardino feels there's huge room for improve from the former Boca Juniors striker.

"Mateo is a player with incredible room for improvement," said Gilardino.

"He has a desire to grow, which is a very positive aspect. He can improve a lot with his back to goal, in his clean ball control, and on his part there is the will to also develop his ability to attack the goal or lateral shoulder.

"Overall, he is a player who must not have an obsession with goals during the 95 minutes, but must play for the team."