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AC Milan’s teenage prospect Francesco Camarda has reportedly decided to stay at his current club after rejecting offers from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Camarda is widely regarded as one of the best talents Italy has to offer at the moment.
The 16-year-old made history in November last year when he became the youngest player to ever play a Serie A match at the age of 15 years and 260 days.
He was promoted to Milan’s Primavera side and, like a duck to water, scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in 41 games for the Under-19s.
Camarda played a leading role in Italy’s U-17 team’s recent European Championship success. The teenager scored four goals in the tournament, including two in the final against Portugal.
For his performance, Camarda was named the Best Player of the 2024 Under-17 EURO Tournament.
A report by The Peoples Person in March claimed United had made a “very significant offer” to lure the youngster to Old Trafford.
Talks over a new contract for him are said to have run into difficulties as his camp do not have a good relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has been tasked with sorting out his future in Serie A.
However, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has now revealed that Camarda will soon sign a three-year deal that will extend his contract with Milan until 2027, effectively ending any hopes of clubs like United signing him and having him join their ranks. It was said that it would be. .
This information was repeated by La Gazzetta dello Sport and Camarda and his representatives said “no” when two Manchester clubs – United and City – expressed interest in him.
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund were also rejected.
The Rossoneri’s plan is to have him play for the U23s next season, but he will remain in contact with the first team.
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