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Genoa was the club managed by Gasperini before he joined Atalanta. Gasperini had a successful tenure at Genoa, leading them to a ninth-place finish in Serie A during the 2012-13 season. He also guided the team to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia in 2013. Gasperini's attacking style of play and ability to develop young players made him a popular figure among Genoa fans.