It might have been the most fleeting of cameos but it was the first time an Aussie has played in Italy's top flight since Trent Sainsbury's single appearance for Inter almost five years ago. The Roma star, 18, took to Instagram to explain his immediate focus is performing in the Serie A competition in Italy, where he is coached by Jose Mourinho. With Volpato looking to be staying around the first-team squad for the time being, my prescribed temporary move away might not be coming any time soon, and if he can blossom in Rome without a loan move, well, more power to him; given his talent, I just hope Volpato can find developmental minutes consistently in Rome. 'He wants to make this big decision when there are two countries he can play for in Australia and Italy. [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. From rejection to Rome, via Totti and Mourinho who is Cristian Volpato? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Cristian Volpato (born 15 November 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder for Serie A club Roma. "bit premature" is definitely the right response here. Cristian Volpato's rejection of the Socceroos was a result of a "power play" gone wrong by his agents. On 19 November 2022, he made his debut for the Italy U21 squad in a friendly match lost 4-2 against Germany. All Romanisti need to do now is exercise a bit of patience (a challenge, I know). Socceroos fans hopes for Volpato to represent Australia dwindled in March after the Socceroos 2-0 loss against Japan. Given that keepers tend to mature later, your best bet is probably to sign a keeper aged . 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. He wanted to speak to the people around him that helped guide his career. Sports Interactive, the Sports Interactive logo, in-game generated images and any other Football Manager related items are registered trademarks and/or copyright material owned by Sports Interactive, or their respective trademark and copyright holders. I wanted to test his character before I sent him - make sure he was ready physically and mentally.". Mourinho is a top coach, he has won it all and I am trying to learn everything I can from him.. "Its been a rollercoaster ride but hes scoring goals and killing it over there. The 19-year-old has impressed for Jose Mourinho's side but opted against committing himself to the Socceroos when invited to Qatar 2022. On FM Scout you can chat about Football Manager in real time since 2011. If we dont get him in, were going to lose him. "When I went overseas it opened my eyes. After he signed, he got a five-year extension at Roma, hes getting paid a good wage and now hes been selected in the Italians Under 19's team. 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. [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]. Work is progressing swiftly on. Expect Volpato to play a role in the Giallorossis Europa League challenge this season and maybe even their Serie A campaign. [22][23], Volpato is eligible to represent either Australia or Italy internationally. [6][7][8], This allowed him to take his first steps into professional football, at Andrea Icardi's AC Milan Soccer School, Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers academy. Australias youth development pathways will yet again come under siege, with more questions as to how a player with fantastic technical skills was let go. #ASRoma #RomaVerona 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. The Serie A giants tied him down to a three-year deal in 2020 and Volpato made his senior debut last season under Mourinho, before impressing in the current campaign. The ex-Primavera player . 'It's not my decision. Given the high calibre of players within Italy, there is no immediate prospect of Volpato being called up. Seeing as Italy failed to qualify for the tournament, if the youngster wants to play on the worlds biggest stage, he could so with Australia much sooner than with Italy. A late change, as Cristian Volpato comes on to make his professional . By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He goes, We made it. By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 01:50 GMT, 9 November 2022 | Updated: 00:57 GMT, 11 November 2022. Then, with Roma trailing 2-0 at the time, Volpato was introduced as a 62nd-minute substitute against Verona on Saturday, making a dramatic introduction by volleying through a crowd for a maiden professional strike that sparked a Giallorossi comeback to earn a point. Tony Basha addressed Volpatos relationship with Australian fans after he received backlash from the Snapchat incident, Hes not upset with Australia. Sports news, results and expert commentary. This is unfamiliar territory for the Socceroos, who have made a habit of poaching talented players born overseas. Born in November 2003 in Camperdown, Australia, Volpato is a young attacking midfielder with the potential to play on the wing or even as a second striker as he develops. In Football Manager, the goalkeeper is the one position that you want a little experience in - but if you can pick up a wonderkid, you might as well.. 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. So I made some enquiries and the club said they had better players than him. The biggest event on the American sporting calendar is less than a week away. If they call him into a World Cup [qualifying] squad, I dont see why he wouldnt go, but at the end of the day its up to him.. As he is eligible to represent either country, whichever team selects him first will secure his allegiance. "They did call him but they didnt call him into acamp. 'He's young, he has a lot still to learn every day, but he's already at the level required.'. 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. 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. His agent is an italian wc winner and one of the greatest italian icons. The Corriere dello Sport has tipped Georginio Wijnaldum to start against Cremonese on Tuesday, another huge step in his recovery from a fractured tibia. But for 18-year-old Cristian Volpato, it's much more complex. Just four minutes later, Volpato set up the match-sealing goal, providing an assist for Stephan El Shaarawy in added time. DI BRAND MANAGEMENT S.R.L. But he chose to decline Arnold's offer, in a decision which stunned many football fans down under. [26] He took part in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Italy U19, scoring two goals in the tournament. He needed some adjustments to his game and personality. Andy Mattioli. Its Cristians decision and his familys decision, Arnold told News Corp. The most important thing is Cristian makes that right decision on what feels right for him.. #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 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. Im a No. Whether he chooses to play for the country of his birth or the one of his ancestors is anyone guess at the moment. He was coming back to see Cristian play, Volpatos former coach and advisor Tony Basha told the Herald and The Age. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If you consider Norway a winter sports haven, frozen wonderland and the best place to see the aurora borealis, youd be correct. Sure, if hes able to explode with Roma now, Im all for it, but simultaneously, theres a lot to be said for giving an exciting prospect like Volpato consistent top-flight minutes away from the blinding lights of the Stadio Olimpico. . Theres rumours that the Italian national team is going to call him up to the first team.. Im not into just capping people and tying them down for life. All the Socceroos have to do is give Volpato a cap and they will effectively lock in a future star. 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. "Roma, Mourinho convoca il 17enne Volpato, il primo della scuderia di Totti", "Dalla scuderia Totti col 10 sulle spalle. Please try again later. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! Convocati Cavallini e Giovane", "Socceroos' plot to hand shock cap to Serie a prodigy Cristian Volpato, to avoid losing him to Italy", "Online trolls 'driving' Roma starlet away from Socceroos", "Cristian Volpato declined to play for Socceroos at World Cup, says Australia coach Graham Arnold", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cristian_Volpato&oldid=1142173950, Short description is different from Wikidata, Use Australian English from February 2022, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 January 2023, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:47. But for 18-year-old Cristian Volpato, its much more complex. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. Gunners go five clear in PL, huge shocks as Spurs and Saints kicked out of FA Cup by lower league teams, The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 19, 'Seriously FIFA? Then I scored. I want to give these kids a chance to live their dreams.". 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.. Leonardo Spinazzola is Peaking at The Perfect Time for Roma. An Aussie boy playing Serie A this is why we coach football in Australia, this is why I run my academy.. 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. 'He made that decision and he declined our opportunity to come and play for Australia at the World Cup. Clearly, Volpato is enjoying himself and working under Mourinho was once stuff of fantasy for the 18-year-old. Aussie young gun Cristian Volpato has revealed why he chose not to play for the Socceroos at the World Cup in Qatar. It might have been the most fleeting of cameos but it was the first time an Aussie has played in Italys top flight since Trent Sainsburys single appearance for Inter almost five years ago. After seeing the teenager commit fully to what it would take to play football professionally, Basha sent Volpato to Roma with confidenceand it didn't take long for the Aussie to reward that faith andturn some notableheads. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. That was two years ago.. If youre after great odds on the match head over to PlayUp and sign up. 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. Its not that easy. 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. I dont do it for money. 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. Volpatos early days in Rome were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but he was given substantial support in the form of the legendary Francesco Totti, who made the Sydneysider one of the first signings to his burgeoning CT10 talent agency in February 2020. Both reasons were different, but then again, they both go hand in hand when it comes to a teenager developing in Australia. Yes, chillies give you an endorphin rush and a sugar high almost invariably ends with a crash but what of Hugh Jackmanis in full Wolverine mode right now. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Official: Cristian Volpato Extended Until 2026, Mourinho on the Cremonese Defeat: We lacked intensity, shouldve killed off the game straight away. Pick your own winning team and go head to head with other football fans for glory and prizes Draftstars is free to join so take a look! Basha told Kick 360 I think his heart is set on representing Italy. Cristian Volpato with Italy and Roma legend Francesco Totti, who is also his agent. Born to Italian parents in Camperdown, a suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, Volpato learned the game and kicked a football for the first time with his nonno(grandfather) in Australia. Volpatos agent is Romes 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. 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. Before that I'd spoken to him on numerous occasions. 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). login or sign up to start chatting. The 18-year-old did grow up in Australia but. The most common determent for Australian fans who feel it is too early to call him up is the fact that Volpato is not playing regularly with the Roma first team. He said after the game: The coach told me to play it simple, focus on the final ball. 'It's an extremely difficult decision for the kid to make and he's got people around him who have given him advice. Not a bad resume for a guy who turns 19 in mid-November. He burst into the limelight with a maiden goal for the club at the weekend - here's more about the rapid rise behind 18-year-old attacking midfielder Cristian Volpato Cristian Volpato, 18,grabbed a memorable first Roma goal on just his second senior appearance during Roma's 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona on Saturday - and now the teenager once spurned by academies in his native Australia is flourishing in the Italian capital under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho and Francesco Totti. 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. Socceroos urged to pick Tottis Aussie protege after Serie A debut. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. was once told by both Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, amid growing criticism of Arnolds tactics and player selection. Born in Australia, Volpato has represented Italy internationally at youth level since 2022. Despite being on the books of city rivals Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, however, Volpato was shunned by both academies when it eventually came to making a decision on his long-term future. [Australia] should come and approach him because hes an Aussie boy, he grew up in Australia, thats where his roots lie. Gambling problem? 'He is a player with first-team quality,' Mourinho said of Volpato, whose agent is former Roma legend Francesco Totti. ", Australia national team manager Graham Arnold on Volpato declining the offer to represent Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, On 12 December 2021, it was reported that Australia national team manager Graham Arnold was considering calling up Volpato for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman. 'He made that decision and his familys decision, Arnold told News Corp, Special. 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