Genoa youngster Pietro Pellegri has emerged as a target for a handful of top clubs across Europe despite his tender age, and his agent has recently called him a 'young Zlatan Ibrahimovic'. The 16-year-old is rated as one of the most promising talents in Italy and has already scored three times in seven Serie A matches. Top clubs including Manchester United, AC Milan, Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain are all understood to be interested in the player following his impressive performances last season at his Serie A club. There were also rumours last months that his most likely destination would be England due to the presence of his agent Giueseppe Riso in the country. And Riso, speaking recently about the teenager, said he has a bright future ahead of him and … [Read more...]
Pietro Pellegri Agent In England As Man United Get Set For Transfer Move
According to reports coming from Italy, premier league heavyweights Manchester United are showing serious interest in Genoa's youngster Pietro Pellegri and are likely to take some steps to bring the 17-year-old down to England anytime soon. The talented teenager has been impressive at the Serie A side, bursting onto the scene last term when he scored in his second game for the club. And when Genoa clashed with Lazio last Sunday, he was introduced in the game as a first-half substitute. The wonderkid got everyone surprised by scoring a brace in the game. Even his father Marco, who was the club's assistant coach, could not hold back tears from his eyes after his son scored his double at the game. Now, Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport made it known … [Read more...]