Manchester City don put eye for young Italian full back Marco Palestra, wey dey play for Atalanta. Dis 21-year-old boy don burst scene dis season for Serie A, wey make am win defender of the year and even enter Italy squad.
Palestra first start as midfielder, but later coach shift am to full back for Under-17 level. At first, e no like am, but after three games e go right back and realize say dat na im position. E talk say, ‘If I had continued as a midfielder, maybe I wouldn’t be where I am now.’
City want right back to compete with Nunes, and Palestra fit play both left and right side. E get natural athletic ability, good crossing, and fit invert into midfield. E dey valued around £45 million, but Atalanta no wan sell cheap.
Palestra don catch eye of Inter Milan and Arsenal too. E say e feel ready to play for top club: ‘With every game I played this season, my confidence continued to grow. I didn’t expect to be in the Serie A Team of the Season.’
Nunes be current starter for City, but Palestra fit be future star. E just get one season of senior football, but Italy people believe say e go improve more.
