Ruggeri and Coppola are the final Italian gamers to have left Serie A to go overseas: a phenomenon that’s all too uncommon if we examine it to different nations like France and Spain, which provide many gamers to groups throughout Europe.
Let’s have a look at which Italian footballers may benefit from a name from overseas to proceed or full their improvement.
Nadir Zortea (Premier League)
The Cagliari winger within the final Serie A season made a reputation for himself: 6 objectives in a group that’s combating to keep away from relegation is a outstanding haul. The physicality he has proven and his mentality centered on enchancment make him a great candidate to go away Italy.
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At 26 years outdated and within the prime of his maturity, he might make the most of the most effective years of his profession to go to the Premier League, placing himself to the check in an much more bodily and fast-paced league.
Lorenzo Lucca (Premier League)
Italian strikers within the Premier League haven’t had a lot luck in latest occasions, however Lorenzo Lucca might reverse this development: lots of physicality, latest enchancment in fundamental approach, and peak are all in his favor.
Additionally for him, a Premier League group may very well be the appropriate atmosphere to check himself, and he definitely does not lack the ambition to take action, as demonstrated by the penalty “stolen” from Thauvin over the last season.
Hans Nicolussi-Caviglia (La Liga)
High quality in his performs, a pleasant shot from exterior the world, intelligence in his actions, and confidence in ball administration. Hans Nicolussi-Caviglia was relegated to Serie B with Venezia, however his qualities are superior to the class and will adapt properly to a mid-level group in Spain.
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With a coach who can suggest a recreation – as Di Francesco tried to do – his qualities may be highlighted. Going to La Liga may very well be a strategy to present them to a wider viewers.
Andrea Cambiaso (BIG European)
The negotiation with Manchester Metropolis didn’t undergo, Guardiola’s consideration is well-known, and due to this fact the recommendation is straightforward: Cambiaso is prepared for a giant European group.
High quality in dribbling, soccer intelligence (and never solely), versatility, and predisposition to sacrifice make Cambiaso a coveted participant in each league. Most likely going to Manchester Metropolis can be the most effective step for Cambiaso’s profession: perhaps to be invented in numerous roles by grasp Guardiola.
Stefano Turati (mid-to-high rating overseas)
The season with Monza was constructive in private phrases however unfavourable if we take a look at the group’s relegation, Turati nonetheless confirmed himself with some nice interventions, albeit marred by some indecision.
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One factor is for certain, the varsity of Italian goalkeepers continues to supply nice gamers, and Turati is the newest instance: the 2001 class might defend the purpose of a mid-to-high rating group (and much more) in each High 5 European league.
Gaetano Oristanio (mid-La Liga)
Oristanio has proven himself to be top-of-the-line dribblers in Serie A with Venezia: high quality in contact, velocity of execution, however too few objectives to intention for the highest ranges.
The defenses of Serie A have definitely put him to the check, however in a extra open league – however not for this much less tactical – like La Liga, he might give vent to his offensive potential.
Giorgio Scalvini (Premier League / La Liga)
21 years outdated and already lots of expertise on his shoulders, a number of accidents have restricted his development, and the true leap in high quality has not but arrived: Scalvini has discovered quite a bit from Gasperini, and with out him, it may be the appropriate time to go away Atalanta.
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The membership values him very a lot, and because of this, he’s a tough participant to purchase in Italy: due to this fact, it may very well be the chance to go overseas, perhaps to an necessary group within the Premier League or La Liga the place a sure high quality is required from central defenders.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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