The 22-year-old was recalled from his loan spell at Championship side Stoke City.
He is now heading to the Serie A club for the rest of the season, where he will play an important first team role.
General manager at Genoa, Johannes Spors, said per The Argus: "With his mentality as a fighter, Østigård will be able to make an important contribution".
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