FIGC president Gravina aims dig at Milan over Camarda: “Talent needs opportunities” | OneFootball

The president of the FIGC, Gabriele Gravina, appears to have aimed a dig at AC Milan over their handling of teenage striker Francesco Camarda.

Camarda had a viral rise to fame within Italy and even beyond the borders of his home country when articles surfaced revealing that he had scored over 500 goals with the Milan youth sector. Then, he became the youngest debutant ever in Serie A at just 15, and the youngest scorer in the history of the UEFA Youth League.

Gravina spoke during an interview with Messaggero Veneto and as part of it he was asked for his thoughts regarding how Italian talents are developing compared to other countries, mentioning Camarda specifically.

“In the last five years of our governance we have had the best results in the youth teams. From 20 to 19 up to our pride: the Under 17 National Team, the symbol of a project. Those boys beat the very strong Portugal 3-0 also with intensity and style of play,” he said (via Calciomercato.com).

“Here, it will not be long before Italy will return to being a reference with the senior national team, will return to the restricted circle of the great world championships.

“Because we have talents, it is sad to see how often they are not used by the clubs, I am thinking of Camarda at Milan. Talent needs opportunities, abroad they give them.”

To answer Gravina’s comments, Camarda has collected two call-ups to the first team this season, playing all the other remaining games with Milan Futuro in Serie C. He missed three of those due to a physical problem but when he is available he always plays under Daniele Bonera.