Juventus hands 16-year-old Kean maiden Serie A call-up
The profile of 16-year-old striker Moise Kean is skyrocketing after the Juventus prodigy earned a first Serie A call-up for Saturday's match against Udinese.
Branded as the new Balotelli, the Vercelli native has turned heads in the youth divisions. He's scored at a ratio of a goal per game, earning promotions from the U15s to the U17s.
Best goal from #Kean so far, was with #Juve U15 against Lazio pic.twitter.com/E9HsqkyPDB
— Moise Kean stuff (@moisekeanstuff) October 10, 2016
Now he's earned his chance in the big time.
Kean is one of super agent Mino Raiola's clients, and there had been some suggestions that the player could look abroad for opportunities.
Kean, who was born in February 2000, has yet to sign his first professional contract, with the likes of Arsenal, PSG, and Manchester United all on alert.
But the call-up will surely ease tensions.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri told reporters Friday "the boy is a real talent but at 16 years old, he needs more matchday experience."
Whether he sees the pitch this weekend is another matter altogether. Claudio Marchisio is also returning, and forwards Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain, and Mario Mandzukic are all available.