Defender joins new club after disastrous Newcastle United spell

Antonio Barreca has pitched up in Genoa – after a disastrous loan at Newcastle United.

The Monaco defender has joined the Serie A club on loan. Genoa have an option to buy the 24-year-old, who spent the second half of last season at St James’s Park.

Antonio Barreca and Rafa Benitez.placeholder image
Antonio Barreca and Rafa Benitez.

Barreca, however, made played just four minutes of Premier League football for Newcastle.

The former Italy Under-21 international came off the bench for United against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.

However, Barreca didn’t make another appearance for the club.

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