The 2022-23 campaign delivered an immediate and triumphant return for Genoa as The Griffins secured direct promotion back to Serie A by finishing a brilliant 2nd in Serie B, their first season back in the second tier since 2007. The season was defined by a pivotal mid-season managerial change, which saw club legend Alberto Gilardino take the reins and spark the crucial promotion push. Leading the charge was the Icelandic maestro Albert Guðmundsson, whose 11 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on a formidable defense and renewed ambition. This vital year remains a defining chapter that successfully restored the club to the top flight.