Francesco Camarda says he takes inspiration from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, however he ‘by no means thought’ about being destined for greatness.
Camarda spoke at a press convention on Thursday, on the eve of Italy U21’s sport in opposition to Sweden within the UEFA EURO U21 qualifiers.
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The Lecce ahead, on mortgage from Milan, has just lately scored his first objective in Serie A, receiving reward from Rossoneri legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who confirmed an Instagram message he
Camarda’s message to Ibrahimovic
AC Milan senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic smiles previous to the Italian Serie A soccer match between Unione Sportiva Sassuolo and AC Milan on the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, on April 14, 2024. (Picture by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Picture by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
“I used to be ten, he was a world-class footballer,” Camarda mentioned by way of
“I revered him as I respect him now; he’s anyone to take inspiration from for my profession.”
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Camarda is the youngest Serie A debutant, having made his first look in Italy’s high flight in a Milan dwelling sport in opposition to Fiorentina on November 25, 2023, aged 15.
“You need moments like this whenever you begin taking part in. The primary objective, the debut,” Camarda added.
Camarda: First Serie A objective a ‘start line’
LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Francesco Camarda of US Lecce celebrates after scores his group’s equalizing objective in the course of the Serie A match between US Lecce and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio By way of del Mare on September 28, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photographs)
“These are the targets you’ve got as a child. Let’s say that to have reached it offers me nice satisfaction. It’s a place to begin, and I’m increasingly more motivated to go as excessive as attainable. I’m right here with the nationwide group, and that’s what I’m centered on. I need to carry the three factors to my teammates.”
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Italy have been missing a constant goal-scorer in recent times, and Camarda is seen as a possible starter for the Azzurri within the coming years. Nevertheless, the 17-year-old insisted he’s by no means paid consideration to exterior noise.
Requested how he copes with expectations from being destined for greatness, he replied: “Actually, I’ve by no means considered it. I all the time stay within the current, day-to-day. I attempt to enhance for the membership and the nationwide group and do the most effective I can. It’s less than me to say that I’m a prodigy. I attempt to isolate myself as a lot as attainable from every thing.”