Milan are clinging to Camarda, a teenage star.
Milan are attempting to stave off interest from Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund as Francesco Camarda, 15, continues to break records.
The Milanese native turned 15 in March, but he has three goals in three Under-17 caps for Italy, playing alongside colleagues and against opponents much older.
He was promoted to the Under-19 Primavera Milan team this summer and has been a revelation, scoring six goals in seven competitive games, including today’s hat-trick against Virtus Entella in the Coppa Italia Primavera.
Camarda had two goals and an assist in Milan’s 4-0 UEFA Youth League win over Newcastle United last week.
At the age of 15 years and 195 days, he became the youngest Italian to score in this event.
Camarda has broken Youssoufa Moukoko’s and Ryan Gravenberch’s record by becoming the youngest player to score in all three Under-19 events (League, Cup, and Youth League).
Calciomercato.com reports that he is already garnering interest from Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, which is especially concerning given that the Italian restrictions on under-age youngsters have previously allowed for poaching from overseas.
He won’t be allowed to sign his first professional contract until he turns 16 in March 2024, and even then, it will only be for three years.
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