Work is progressing swiftly on. Please try again later. Basha had previously flagged Volpato's potential to Socceroos coach Graham Arnold but Australia's national team took too long to hand the teenager a chance to get involved in their youth set-up. Ultimately, Volpato will get the final say on which nation he represents, but its not looking good for Australia. ': Australian football leader blasts 'tone deaf' decision to make supermodel a World Cup ambassador, Passionate coaching is one thing, but Marko Rudan needs to pull his head in, Touching scenes as fans throw thousands of gifts onto pitch to donate to earthquake victims. The Socceroos need a home but where can they go. Like his agent, Volpato wears the mythical No.10 shirt for Romas primavera side where he also plays in an attacking midfield slash striker position like Er Bimbo de Oro (The Golden Boy). His biggest claim to fame outside of bossing the Primavera side is the fact that hes signed to Francesco Tottis agency and has been touted by none other than Totti himself as the next big star for the Giallorossi. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart. Straight after the session I got on the phone to Roma and told them I had a player. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He grew up playing youth football for the academies of Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers. Stamhey, just wanted to let you know that we have a fb style chat for our members. Cristian Volpato was once told by both Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers that he wasnt good enough. [] I pretty much told him yesterday that he was in the 26-man squad. Granted, a lot of what weve seen of him so far has been against teenagers who will likely never play significant professional football, but still look at that highlight reel, listen to the whispers coming out of Romas camp about Volpato, see just how many clubs seem to be interested in his services, and tell me youre not at least a little bit excited about the next chapter in his story. With Roma in a dog fight for the top four, a healthy and rejuvenated Leonardo Spinazzola could be the ace up their sleeve. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). With Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup, the Socceroos hoped selecting him in their squad for Qatar would see the teen pledge his international future to Australia. Cayle Reid is a fan of everything health and fitness. Cristian Volpato is one of the brightest rising stars in Italy's Serie A, but the 18-year-old who was born in Sydney could snub the Socceroos in favour of Italy. 1 Novak Djokovic has asked for special permission to enter the country ahead of Indian Wells and Miami Open. The new deal would see a healthy bump in pay and removal of the release clause for Roma's star play maker, Paulo Dybala. Volpato's agent is Rome's favourite son, Francesco Totti, who has been welcomed back to his spiritual home after falling out with management in 2019 after a nearly 30-year association to the club. Volpato's remarkable road to Roma began when the founder and technical director of Australasian Soccer Academy, Tony Basha, realised two A-League clubs had somehow allowed a talented player to . Chris Ikonomidis received a cap at 19. Online since 2004. Cristian Volpato with Italy and Roma legend Francesco Totti, who is also his agent. If things had gone differently, though, then Australia could have had one of Serie A's rising stars amongst their number. Volpato also became just the third Australian to feature in one of Europes top five leagues this season, following Socceroos regulars Mat Ryan (Real Sociedad) and Ajdin Hrustic (Eintracht Frankfurt). Sign up for our Sport newsletter. For every Nicol Zaniolo the Italian media nurtures into a star, theres, well, a Nicol Zaniolo that the Italian media then tries to tear down at every opportunity. 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In the meantime, with Mourinho and Totti taking a close interest in his career, it will be exciting to see where Volpatos talent takes him next. [22][23], Volpato is eligible to represent either Australia or Italy internationally. That's his decision at the end of the day.'. "We had to tweak a few things. Starting out at a smaller club, even if hes still technically a Roma player, might give Volpato some breathing room and a chance to develop without the entire Romaverse calling for his head every time he makes a minor error on the pitch. "With this contract extension he has shown that he believes in the project . "I do it for love. Bashas call was to the desk of then Roma Under-17 head coach Fabrizio Piccareta, setting the course for Volpatos move back towards his family roots. was once told by both Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, amid growing criticism of Arnolds tactics and player selection. "His mum rang me one day, said the Wanderers didnt want to re-sign him and can you help him? Mourinho is a top coach, he has won it all and I am trying to learn everything I can from him.. An Aussie boy playing Serie A this is why we coach football in Australia, this is why I run my academy.. While it remains to be seen whether or not Volpato can fill that role, hes been quite impressive in his appearances for the senior squad to date. With the Socceroos lacking creative attacking talent, there are calls for Volpato to be selected in the Australian squad for the world cup this month. Unfancied heading into the World Cup, Australia's players stand on the edge of potential glory in Qatar, knowing that they are 90 minutes away from footballing immortality in a country that is still learning to love the beautiful game. This is unfamiliar territory for the Socceroos, who have made a habit of poaching talented players born overseas. Please gamble responsibly. We all remember Volpatos 65th-minute goal against Hellas Verona, which, along with a later strike by fellow Youth Countdown member Edoardo Bove, allowed the Giallorossi to salvage a draw against I Gialloblu. Instead of hoping for young international signings to quickly break into the senior squad, Tiago Pinto has focused on giving academy players the chance to shine. He was coming back to see Cristian play, Volpatos former coach and advisor Tony Basha told the Herald and The Age. The 2021-2022 season was when the potential Volpato displayed truly crystallized, however, as he combined lighting up the Primavera league with a scintillating glimpse of his future potential during his limited minutes under Jos Mourinho. Volpatos emergence has already sparked suggestions that Australia and Italy will battle it out for his international future. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. #62 Cristian Volpato AS Roma Serie A League level: First Tier Joined: Oct 1, 2022 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2026 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Nov 15, 2003 (19) Place of birth: Camperdown Citizenship: Italy Height: 1,87 m Position: Attacking Midfield Current international: Italy U21 Caps/Goals: 1 / 0 3.00 m Last update: Nov 11, 2022 Profile Mark Bosnich has warned the Socceroos to "tread carefully" with teenage star Cristian Volpato as coach Graham Arnold reportedly prepares to offer him selection in the national team . Arnold had previously extended an invitation to Volpato to join a training camp with the Olyroos in Marbella before the Tokyo Olympics. Gazzetta: Roma Working to Extend Dybalas Contract. That's the view of A-League pro Lachlan Wales, who playfully joked about Italy . Forcing the Socceroos into the play-offs to secure their spot in Qatar, which left qualification looking unlikely at the time. On Saturday night (AEDT), he made his professional debut for Jose Mourinhos AS Roma - against Inter Milan, no less, in one of the biggest fixtures on the Serie A calendar. All rights reserved. Roma attacking midfielder Cristian Volpato has already made an impact on the first team at Stadio Olimpico, and Arnold was keen for him to join up with the Socceroos squad in Qatar. The Corriere dello Sport has tipped Georginio Wijnaldum to start against Cremonese on Tuesday, another huge step in his recovery from a fractured tibia. Hes playing in the youth team and doing really well. For information please visit our Privacy Policy. [4][7][20] On 19 February 2022, Volpato scored his first Serie A goal in a match drawn 22 against Hellas Verona. The biggest event on the American sporting calendar is less than a week away. Combining creative abilities, vision, and dribbling ability with a knack for goal, Volpato looks to be multi-talented on the pitch. Volpato has made two substitute appearances for Romas first team this season and in less than 30 minutes of action, he already has a goal next to his name in the most tactical football league in the world: Serie A. It was Cristian and his mum was crying in the background. Volpato previously described life in Trigoria as perfect and stated that his goal for this season was just to get my debut.. Volpato was born in Sydneys inner-West to Italian parents and can represent either Australia or Italy on the international stage. The 19-year-old turned them down, though, instead choosing to wait on making a decision over his international football. Volpato was born in Camperdown,[1][2][3][4][5] an inner western suburb of Sydney in Australia. Theirs is a squad of few star names, with perhaps Celtic midfielder Aaron Mooy who had stints in the Premier League with Huddersfield Town and Brighton the most recognisable to European fans. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! If Volpato wants to play for Australia, that wont guarantee him a place in the world cup squad. [7][9][15][16] A month later he also joined Francesco Totti's agency, whilst he had already taken the number 10 shirt with Roma's Youth. At 50 years of age, 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater has admitted he wants to win an Olympic gold medal before calling time on his career. Jonas takes a look at Spina's remarkable odyssey. But for 18-year-old Cristian Volpato, it's much more complex. When I saw him I knew he was a superstar, so I rang up contacts at Roma and set up the trial. Hes the star of Francesco Tottis agency. Almost two years ago, Volpatos mother made a cold call to Basha, who runs the privately operated Australasian Soccer Academy, for advice after he was cut from the youth programs of Sydney and the Wanderers. Jonas takes a look at Spina's remarkable odyssey. FM SCOUT is the definitive Football Manager fan site. Those impressive appearances have caught the eye of more than Francesco Totti, apparently, as Tiago Pinto has decided to latch on to Volpato now instead of worrying about renewals later: Cristian Volpato has signed a new contract with the club that runs until 2026! Australian team staff have been in contact with a list of players with dual nationality, headlined by Cristian Volpato. Oops! Clearly, Volpato is enjoying himself and working under Mourinho was once stuff of fantasy for the 18-year-old. Cristian Volpato is 19 years old (15/11/2003). [6] With Roma in a dog fight for the top four, a healthy and rejuvenated Leonardo Spinazzola could be the ace up their sleeve. In 28 appearances for Alberto De Rossis men, Volpato scored 11 goals and assisted four, putting him only behind Joel Voelkerling Persson (now of Lecce) for top scorer in the side. Volpato has been called up by Italys youth national team in recent months, but he is still eligible to represent Australia - and Basha believes Graham Arnold needs to act fast to secure a potential player of interest for the Socceroos. ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS MAY BE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE HOLDERS. Its not that easy. 113k Followers, 680 Following, 77 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Cristian Volpato (@cristianvolpato) "Roma, Mourinho convoca il 17enne Volpato, il primo della scuderia di Totti", "Dalla scuderia Totti col 10 sulle spalle. Cristian Volpato (born 15 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder for Serie A club Roma. The Roma player, who was born in Sydney, was offered a chance to go to. With the fifth season of the hit Netflix series set to land on Friday, the streaming giant has now unveiled a meaty trailer depicting all the drama both on and off the grid. Thats not to say that Volpato is anything close to guaranteed to become a star, let alone a Serie A-level starter, but with a little patience, it sure seems like the next couple years could be Cristians time to shine. He came off the bench to score and provide an assist in the Giallorossi's 3-1 win away at Verona last week and has made Roma's matchday squad in 15 of their 19 games in all competitions so far. Daryl Worley is an American cornerback who is currently a free agent in the NFL. Volpato's remarkable road to Roma began when the founderand technical director of Australasian Soccer Academy, Tony Basha, realised two A-League clubs had somehow allowed a talented player to slip through their grasp. His first senior squad appearance came in 2021 against Inter Milan, and his first goal for the senior side came in February 2022 in a 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona. [7][8][9][10][11][12] He soon earned a trial in the AS Roma Youth Sector through Fabrizio Piccareta. Cristian Volpato is one of the brightest rising stars in Italys Serie A, but the 18-year-old who was born in Sydney could snub the Socceroos in favour of Italy. Ill never forget it," Basha said. [2][5] Seen as a regista or deep-lying playmaker in his early career,[16] he is often compared to Totti, his model as a number 10 and his direct mentor in his first year at Roma.[2][3][7][9][13]. Despite a turbulent history with football in Australia, Volpatos play warrants attention. After making 17 appearances for the U18s in 2020-21, scoring five times and providing two assists as Romas young side eventually came up short in the final, Volpato contributed 11 goals (seven goals, four assists) for the Primavera at the start of 2021-22 as he was increasingly folded into the first-team setup. A late change, as Cristian Volpato comes on to make his professional . Born in Australia, Volpato has represented Italy internationally at youth level since 2022. The official Football Manager site can be found at footballmanager.com and the official forums can be found at community.sigames.com. With this contract extension he has shown that he believes in the project we have in place here, and we are all convinced that he will be able to continue his development in the best possible manner.. Gavin Bazunu warms up during the pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Southampton (Image credit: Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images). Giornata comunque memorabile per lui", "Chi Volpato, il talento gestito da Totti a segno in Roma-Verona | Goal.com", "Roma, da Verona a Verona: il filo giallorosso di Volpato", "Chi Volpato, il talento gestito da Totti a segno due volte contro il Verona", "First match of the season on 13 August against Albania: Nunziata selects 25 Azzurrini", "Forfait El Hilali, Volpato e Zanotti. Take note: this is how youre going to be shaping up. Now in an epic I told you so moment of redemption, Bols ban has been lifted. Romas most exciting attacking talent has inked a new deal with the club, and it certainly seems like hell be a part of Romas core sooner rather than later. Born in Australia, Volpato has represented Italy internationally at youth level since 2022. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. This extension lines up with the Giallorossis overall attitude regarding youth prospects in recent years. Mourinho expressed a great deal of confidence in his young star, I believed in the talent of the young boy and his creativity and his eye for goal, Mourinho said after the game. But Socceroos fans are fearing Volpato already has his heart set on representing Italy. Cristian Volpato comes on for Jordan Veretout, as Inter boss Simone Inzaghi watches on. This led to many fans labeling him as "childish" and "immature". 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', Roma coach Jose Mourinho said Volpato 'has a lot to learn every day, but he's already at the level required'. Cristian Volpato with Italy and Roma legend Francesco Totti, who is also his agent. Italy is also no guarantee to be there - the Azzurri have been forced into the European play-offs, and must get past North Macedonia and then either Portugal or Turkey to secure their spot at the World Cup, having failed to qualify for Russia 2018. To check on the player traits of Cristian Volpato. When celebritiesoffer nutrition advice, were like, Uhhh, dont you have a personal chef? His rise to the Giallorossi first-team has set tongues wagging in both Sydney and Rome and, having travelled halfway around the world to pursue his footballing dream, now is the perfect time to enjoy Volpatos breakout. To have gotten his first senior squad appearance before turning 18 is a statement, and his continued receiving of chances at the senior level indicates that both Jos Mourinho and the larger Roman apparatus believe in his ability to become an important player for the club sooner rather than later. This was prior to him even playing a game for his club side Lazio, which didnt happen until months after his international call-up. Romas academy has always been well-known throughout Europe for producing more than its fair share of excellent talents over the years. 'It's not my decision. Weve rounded up the best places Aussie fans can tune into Superbowl LVII and let their love for American football loose. See the Wikipedia details of offensive midfielder Cristian Volpato, who played for Serie A side, Roma. After just one training session, Basha recommended the player to one of his contacts at Roma - and while Totti, the man who scored the penalty that knocked Australia out of the 2006 World Cup, is now Volpatos official representative, Basha remains a close mentor to the Volpato family. This has paid dividends most directly with the transformation of Nicola Zalewski into a first-team player, but theres no doubt that given Romas ambitions and (relative) lack of finances, Roma both should and must find space for any exciting players who might be making their way through the youth setup. Though eligible to play for Australia, the attacker's rapid rise and initial rejection in the country he grew up in has opened the door for theAzzurri to pounce. In his post-match press conference, the Portuguese refused to take any questions, telling journalists: Your job is a lot easier than ours which is why we earn a lot more than you.. 'Cristian is a great kid,' he said. Odds & lines subject to change. 'He's young, he has a lot still to learn every day, but he's already at the level required.'. In Italy, hes rated very, very highly as one of the best young players. In what feels like an accomplishment for men all around the world, a new study published in the For most, a call up to play for your nation would be an opportunity that couldnt be passed up. This site is not endorsed by Sports Interactive or SEGA and is intended for entertainment purposes only. Signing players off videos is commonplace these days. Volpato initially joined the Giallorossis youth setup in January 2020, signing his first professional contract with the club soon after. . Una dream come true, he added those mixed roots coming through once more in endearing fashion. From the outside looking in, it is hard for anyone not associated to Volpato in his junior days at Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers to know why he was cut by both sides. [6], Volpato first started playing football in Abbotsford, still in Sydney suburbs, where he was a very prolific goalscorer. Volpato scored the winning goal in Romas clash with Hellas Verona this week. Cristian Volpato is a 18 years old professional footballer from Italy. There are the obvious ones, like Francesco Totti, Daniele De Rossi, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Alessandro Florenzi; the deeper cuts, like Andrea Bertolacci, Gianluca Scamacca, and Alessio Romagnoli; and the soon-to-become #1 hits on the charts, like Edoardo Bove, Nicola Zalewski, and hopefully the subject of this article: Cristian Volpato. Roma fans have long been calling for Volpato to play senior football after a series of eye-catching performances for the clubs youth team, with four goals in 10 appearances as an attacking midfielder - and as Roma struggles in fifth spot on the Serie A table, many supporters are eager to see him given an extended run in the team. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Can he become a star at the Roman legends former club too? In true Mourinho fashion, The Special One didn't mince words in his post-match presser after Roma's crushing 2-1 loss to Cremonese. While most fans were devastated by the loss, Volpato took to Snapchat to share a photo showing the result of the match alongside a laughing emoji. [21], In the following season, after making his debut in the UEFA Europa League with Roma, he made his first league appearance on 31 October 2022, coming on as a substitute for Nicol Zaniolo at the 57th minute of the match against Hellas Verona. login or sign up to start chatting. [28] With Australia announcing their World Cup squad on 8 November, Graham Arnold disclosed that Volpato was offered a spot in the 26 man squad, but declined the opportunity.[29]. Early life [ edit] Volpato was born in Camperdown, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] an inner western suburb of Sydney in Australia. Cristian is a young player blessed with great talent, who has everything required to become an important player for the club, said Tiago Pinto, the clubs General Manager. His agent, Giallorossi legend Francesco Totti, watched on from the stands, making his long-awaited return to the venue two years after he fell out with the clubs ownership over his post-retirement role as a director. #ASRoma #RomaVerona Eight of the 20 Socceroos players selected for a pair of friendly matches in September were born outside of Australia. Still, make no mistake: theres a reason why Sassuolo was trying to get this Aussie-Italian (Aussitalian?) Currently also in Italy's national youth system, Volpato is on course to one day play for Azzurri if he can continue his rise over the next few years. If thats not enough to tell you to get him in, youve got to be kidding me. Sydney teenager Cristian Volpato made his debut for AS Roma against Inter Milan. 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Roma attacking midfielder Cristian Volpato has already made an impact on the first team at Stadio Olimpico, and Arnold was keen for him to join up with the Socceroos squad in Qatar. From A-League reject to Italian prodigy: Cristian Volpato's remarkable road to Roma and how Australia missed out. Volpato is certainly one of, if not the, most exciting young attacking talents the Giallorossi have on the books at the moment. Cristian Volpato comes on for Jordan Veretout, as Inter boss Simone Inzaghi watches on.Credit:Getty. After being released by two A-League clubs at academy level, respected Sydney coach Tony Basha organised for Volpato to have a trial with Roma. It's certainly been some rise so far for Volpato, who could well have slipped through the cracks if it wasn't for Basha and the Australasian Soccer Academy stepping inwhen they did. The Roma star, 18, took to Instagram to explain his immediate focus is. Romas manager is the legendary Jose Mourinho, who has coached some of the biggest stars in football, including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard and Mesut Ozil. 'I've seen lots of speculation about decisions I have supposedly taken at international level: the truth is I am just at the start of my professional career and I am totally focused on continuing that process at Roma,' the attacking midfielder posted on Wednesday. But he chose to decline Arnold's offer, in a decision which stunned many football fans down under. Report: Wijnaldum to Start Against Cremonese on Tuesday. Cristian Volpato FIFA 23 has 3 Skill moves and 3 Weak Foot, he is Left-footed and his workrates are Med/Med. REVEALED: Graham Arnold called Cristian Volpato THREE times Will the Socceroos win tug of war with Italy over Cristian OLIVER HOLT: In days gone by, Arsenal would have lost their nerve. Given the high calibre of players within Italy, there is no immediate prospect of Volpato being called up. The 2020-2021 season saw Volpato score five goals and assist two across all U-18 competitions, which was enough to convince the powers that be that he was ready for the Primavera side. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. While your shot at glory on the ATP Tour may have passed, its never too late to improve your tennis. The sheer amount of depth Roma has already developed in the attacking positions (not to mention the potential impending signing of Andrea Belotti) might mean that we see less of Volpato than, say, Edoardo Bove next season. With Totti slowly being introduced back into the fold, rumours of a boardroom shake up have been gathering pace. Andy Mattioli. Now the Socceroos are being urged to select the Sydney teenager for Januarys must-win World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman, or risk seeing him slip through the cracks once again. You can help him reach his full FM23 potential with proper training. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? U.S. Cremonese vs. A.S. Roma: Lineups & Match Thread, Leonardo Spinazzola is Peaking at The Perfect Time for Roma. "Cristian is a young player blessed with great talent, who has everything required to become an important player for the club," said Tiago Pinto, the club's General Manager. A spokesperson for Football Australia said the federation had spoken to Volpato about more recent camps which he was unable to join due to being outside a FIFA window. He wanted to speak to the people around him that helped guide his career. Volpato commented his debut in a post on his Instagram profile. button above if you think he's a good player. This website uses cookies. Despite strict rules requiring air travellers to be vaccinated against Covid-19, World No. Official: Cristian Volpato Extended Until 2026, Mourinho on the Cremonese Defeat: We lacked intensity, shouldve killed off the game straight away. That I got a call at onein the morning has shown that he believes in the background, focus the... 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