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Manchester United Academy Forward Biancheri Joins Canada at Training Camp

He is weighing his options among four national teams after impressing in training at the Canadian Shield Tournament.

Manchester United's academy player Gabriele Biancheri attends Canada Men's training session ahead of their Canadian Shield Tournament opening fixture against Ukraine, in Toronto, on Friday June 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Overview

  • Biancheri is training with Canada’s senior squad for the first time as a training player under coach Jesse Marsch at the Canadian Shield Tournament.
  • Born in Wales to a Canadian mother and Italian father, he also qualifies for England through his maternal grandmother and has held talks with Italy.
  • He represented Wales at the 2023 UEFA U-17 Championship and in U-19 qualifiers and would need a one-time FIFA switch to change allegiance.
  • Jesse Marsch praised his technical intelligence, goal sense and versatility, comparing his style to that of striker Jonathan David.
  • After moving from Cardiff City to Manchester United at 16 for a six-figure fee, he has played in Premier League 2 and trained with United’s first team while remaining undecided on his international future.