Rafinha joined the Italian side from Bundesliga giants Schalke int he summer.
“I am very happy that I had the opportunity to play for Genoa. It is very nice to live in this beautiful city and I have already adapted to life in Italy. I feel at home here, which is very important, because the performance of a player is better when he feels good,” said Rafinha.
“Everybody in the team is nice and help me alot if I need something. The South Americans and Portuguese speakers have been an excellent form of contact.”