Italian football youth development reforms

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Massimo Margiotta appointed director of youth academy at AS Roma

   Ex‑Venezuelan striker Massimo Margiotta becomes AS Roma’s Director of Youth Academies on a contract through 2029, bringing experience from Hellas Verona.

2. 22 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Roma appoints 32‑year‑old Mattia Scala as Primavera coach

   AS Roma named 32‑year‑old Mattia Scala as the new Primavera coach, making him the youngest in the club’s history as the team prepares for its summer training camp and upcoming Youth League.

3. 25 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Italian clubs reinforce youth academies with new appointments

   AS Roma hires Massimo Margiotta as youth chief until 2029; Bari’s director Pierpaolo Marino says 6‑7 academy players will join the first‑team camp, highlighting investment and limited current impact.

4. 25 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Italian football veterans Di Canio and Causio slam club owner Lotito and FIFA chief Infantino

   Di Canio accuses Lazio’s Lotito of treating fans as customers, while Causio blames Infantino for sidelining 1982 Italian stars and warns of a youth‑training crisis in Italian football.

5. 27 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Italian clubs Cittadella and Genoa add youth prospects from Udinese and Croatia

   Cittadella added Udinese forwards Patrick Visintini and midfielder Matteo Pittillino to its Primavera team, while Genoa signed Croatian left‑back Franko Hecimovic for its Under‑17 side.

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Italian football clubs push youth development as key to future success

   Genoa’s academy generated about €100 million from five graduates, while Italy U‑21 head Antognoni urged clubs to keep investing in youth, citing Liberali’s move to Como.

7. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Mattia Liberali transfer saga intensifies as Milan and Como vie for the 19‑year‑old

   AC Milan, Como and other Serie A clubs battle for 19‑year‑old midfielder Mattia Liberali, with Milan poised to trigger a €3 million buy‑out amid imminent talks.

8. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Kevin Zeroli's Future Uncertain as Lecce and Torino Pursue Milan Midfielder

   Milan’s 2005‑born midfielder Kevin Zeroli, back from a loan with 11 games and 2 goals, draws interest from Lecce and Torino as the club evaluates his future.

9. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Giuseppe Galli urges reset of Italian football transfer market and youth development

   Giuseppe Galli says Italian football must cut spending, develop youth talent, and that club executives—not agents—control the transfer market.

10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football officials urge reforms to boost youth academies

    Former FIGC president Franco Carraro and Serie B chief Paolo Bedin call for stronger youth academies and a dedicated youth decree to revive Italy’s homegrown football talent.

11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football leaders critique system at Rome book launch

    Italian football officials, including Paratici and Malagò, used a Rome book launch to condemn systemic flaws in youth training and governance, calling for deep reforms.

12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football: minister calls for reforms as young star Mattia Liberali sparks transfer race

    Italy’s sport minister praises football talent and calls for reforms, while 18‑year‑old Mattia Liberali’s €6 million clause fuels interest from several Serie A clubs.

13. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Milan monitors rising star Mattia Liberali as Serie A clubs chase his transfer

    Mattia Liberali, Catanzaro midfielder, draws Serie A interest; Milan holds 50% future sale and may profit from a €10 million deal.

14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Inter and Milan scout emerging young talents for future squads

    Bergomi lauds youth prospect Marco Palestra for Inter; Waseige notes Milan’s interest in Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat and praises Lukaku’s attitude as a dressing‑room asset.

15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Italian football pushes youth reform as Vieri and Atalanta chief call for change

    Vieri and Atalanta’s youth director Samaden urge Italy to revamp youth football, calling for greater investment, protection of prospects, and a new development model.

16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football focuses on youth prospects Zeroli, Fagioli and Ndour

    Italian football spotlights youth talent as AC Milan’s Kevin Zeroli urges more playing time, while Fiorentina earmarks Nicolò Fagioli and Cher Ndour as core future assets.

17. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Talent Scout Michele Fratini Highlights Giovanni Grisafi at Gran Galà Calcio Umbro 2026

    Talent scout Michele Fratini, award‑winner at Gran Galà Calcio Umbro 2026, endorses Giovanni Grisafi and discusses Serie A coaching prospects.

18. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Genoa and Parma outline new approaches for Primavera youth players

    Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi and Parma youth star Mena Martínez stress giving Primavera players real match experience to aid development.

19. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Italy's football leaders call for greater youth opportunities

    Barzagli and scout Fratini urge Italian clubs to give youth more first‑team chances.