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Reports in the peninsula suggest that Milan, Inter and Juventus are fighting for the services of a 14-year-old striker dubbed “the new Mario Balotelli.â€
Inter phenomenon Balotelli has been one of the success stories of the season and has become a regular fixture in the leaders’ front line at the tender age of 17.
Balotelli’s impressive form has sparked a nationwide search for more prospects for the future and it seems that one is lurking at Serie C outfit Padova.
Ivory Coast-born hitman Adama Diakite – who holds Italian citizenship – is being widely tipped for the top after 25 goals in 19 games for Padova’s youth team and is said to resemble Balotelli in the way he plays.
Diakite trained with Juventus earlier in the season, but Inter and Milan scouts have been present to watch him in action over the last few months.
There are also rumours that Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping an eye on the precocious danger man.
Inter phenomenon Balotelli has been one of the success stories of the season and has become a regular fixture in the leaders’ front line at the tender age of 17.
Balotelli’s impressive form has sparked a nationwide search for more prospects for the future and it seems that one is lurking at Serie C outfit Padova.
Ivory Coast-born hitman Adama Diakite – who holds Italian citizenship – is being widely tipped for the top after 25 goals in 19 games for Padova’s youth team and is said to resemble Balotelli in the way he plays.
Diakite trained with Juventus earlier in the season, but Inter and Milan scouts have been present to watch him in action over the last few months.
There are also rumours that Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping an eye on the precocious danger man.
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It's ridiculous...