AC Milan wonderkid Francesco Camarda could make his senior debut at 15 after scoring over 500 goals at the youth level.
After appearing in first-team practice, Francesco Camarda is expected to be called up for AC Milan’s forthcoming Serie A match against Fiorentina.
This season, the 15-year-old striker has broken numerous records. At the youth level, he is reported to have averaged almost 5.5 goals per game.
The first goal by a player born in 2008 in the whole Primavera was scored by Milan U19’s against Sassuolo back in September.
At 15 years and 195 days old, he then became the youngest Italian player to score in the UEFA Youth League after netting two goals against Newcastle United.
Soon after, Camarda created even more history as he became the youngest player to ever score in each of the three main Under-19 competitions.
As a result of his form, Camarda was invited to first-team training this month as they continue to struggle with injuries.
Olivier Giroud is suspended for two matches after being sent off in their clash against Lecce, while Noah Okafor picked up a knock on international duty with Switzerland.
Both will miss Saturday’s clash against Fiorentina, meaning Stefano Pioli has limited options in forward areas.
Luka Jovic will likely start up front, while Camarda is expected to receive his first call-up to the first-team squad, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Camarda, who has scored seven goals in 13 matches for Milan’s Primavera side this season, will also receive a new deal in the not-so-distant future.
A number of top European clubs, including Premier League champions Manchester City, are said to be interested in signing Camarda, according to Italian publication Calciomercato.
Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, who have a great track record of securing sought-after talent, are also keen.
“Francesco dreams of making his debut in Serie A with the Rossoneri shirt, the club he loves,” the report says. “One step at a time, and he will succeed. The technical project on him is progressing well.”
However, Mastour did not play a single game for Milan, despite being the youngest player to play for the Moroccan national team in 2015.
Although he was not used in the 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, he was on the verge of surpassing Paolo Maldini’s record as the club’s youngest player ever after coming off the bench under Clarence Seedorf in 2013–14.
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