Swiss title winner Thun sells top prospect to Genoa before Champions League qualifiers

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Swiss football champion Thun sold its top prospect Ethan Meichtry to Italian club Genoa before the Champions League qualifiers. The transfer reportedly cost around 4 million euros and coincides with Thun's coach departure to Germany.

Surprise Swiss champion Thun already saw its coach leave for Germany and on Wednesday sold its top prospect to Genoa ahead of playing in Champions League qualifying rounds. Genoa said it signed Switzerland Under-21 midfielder Ethan Meichtry to a multi-year contract. Neither the Serie A club nor Thun revealed the transfer fee which was reportedly an initial 4 million euros ($4.6 million).