Overview

• He told Sky Sports Italia he would welcome a call from Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, saying his phone is on, yet emphasized he currently represents Germany at U21 level.
• Julian Nagelsmann did not include the 21-year-old in Germany’s October senior squad, intensifying discussion over his long‑term international future.
• Born in Cagliari to an Italian father and Argentinian mother, he holds dual nationality and also gained German citizenship at 18, leaving Italy and Argentina as eligible options.
• He has become a regular for Germany’s U21s with nine goals in 18 matches, including a September hat-trick in European qualifying.
• After a summer move from Hannover 96 to Club Brugge for about €6 million, he has delivered goals and assists in Belgium and the Champions League, boosting his profile for a potential senior call-up.