The 2016-17 campaign delivered a tense and turbulent season for Genoa as The Griffins ultimately finished 16th in Serie A, narrowly avoiding the relegation battle. Spearheading the attack was the young Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone, whose 12 goals across all competitions proved crucial in securing their top-flight status. The season is primarily defined by the incredible 3-1 victory over champions Juventus, a match where Simeone scored a heroic brace that famously echoed the feat of his father against the same opponent decades earlier. It was a stressful year, marked by a constant rotation of manager Ivan Jurić, but one that cemented Simeone's emergence as a star and ensured the club's survival in the top division.