FOOTBALL. The 18-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker, son of former Atalanta player Pià and raised in the Nerazzurri youth academy, talks about himself on the eve of the Azzurri’s double friendly against Luxembourg and Greece. «Huge emotion».
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«Emotion and pride for this call-up, I dream of winning the World Cup». His father sends him, and Bergamo, where he was born in April 2008, will strongly support him. Samuele Inacio, son of former Atalanta striker Joao Batista Inacio known as Pià, is eager for the double friendly of Italy of interim coach Silvio Baldini against Luxembourg, Wednesday 3 June, and Greece, Sunday 7.
The first call-up with the seniors
For the 18-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker, Atalanta academy product, it’s the first call-up with the senior Azzurri, who for the occasion will be a super young National team. «All the boys dream of playing with this jersey. For me it’s a privilege – he explained to the official Figc channel –. When the call-ups came out, it was an incredible moment. Being here with so many young people is good for Italy. And then there’s Donnarumma, an idol for all of us».
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From Zingonia to Borussia
Samuele was top scorer of the Under 17 European Championship a year ago, the first Italian to do so alone and a month ago he made his debut as a starter in the Bundesliga against Freiburg. In the German Serie A, Samuele has already made 7 appearances and scored one goal, after being conquered by Borussia and somewhat surprisingly leaving the Atalanta youth academy in Zingonia. «One day I would like to elevate this jersey and win a World Cup», is the hope, and who knows if Samuele Inacio’s stellar flight isn’t starting right now.
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