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- 18-year-old attacker close to receiving first Italy senior team invitation
- La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Silvio Baldini plans to include young prospects for June
- Expected selection for friendly clashes against Luxembourg and Greece
- Dual-nationality player previously chose Italy over Brazil at youth level
- Dortmund starlet broke into first team during final months of recent campaign
Teenage forward Samuele Inácio stands on the brink of his first senior call-up for Italy. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Borussia Dortmund starlet will join the squad for next month’s international friendlies.
Italy boss Silvio Baldini is ready to blood new talent. The 18-year-old is expected to feature in the matches against Luxembourg and Greece as the Azzurri rebuild following their failure to qualify for the World Cup finals for a third consecutive time.
The young attacker forced his way into Dortmund’s first team during the closing stages of the recent season. He holds dual nationality with Brazil but has already represented Italy at various youth levels, indicating his commitment to the Azzurri.