From A-League reject to Italian prodigy: Cristian Volpato's remarkable road to Roma and how Australia missed out. If we dont get him in, were going to lose him. 'And he came back and declined the offer to come and play for Australia at the World Cup. [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]. "I do it for love. I knew he could make it. 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. [6], Volpato first started playing football in Abbotsford, still in Sydney suburbs, where he was a very prolific goalscorer. [citation needed], "I spoke to Cristian [Volpato] yesterday three times. Remember, Nicol Zaniolo had only just turned 19 when he joined Roma, and at that point in his career, he had practically the same resum as Cristian Volpato currently does; for all we know, Volpato will have the same meteoric rise as Zaniolo and be the #1 player on our Youth Countdown for the foreseeable future. I spoke to Cristian three times. Out of the Roma players who have yet to completely breakthrough into the senior squad, theres no doubt that Cristian Volpato is the most intriguing long-term prospect. 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. 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. 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. 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Fast forward to August this year and Volpato has just been selected in Italy's U19's national side after securing a five-year contract extension at Serie A side Roma and boasts Francesco Totti as hisagent. [4][7][20] On 19 February 2022, Volpato scored his first Serie A goal in a match drawn 22 against Hellas Verona. Seems simple enough right? With Totti slowly being introduced back into the fold, rumours of a boardroom shake up have been gathering pace. Volpato, 18, has put pen-to-paper on a new long-term deal that runs until 30 June 2026. But for 18-year-old Cristian Volpato, its much more complex. Please try again later. 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. 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. Its the best. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sydney teenager Cristian Volpato made his debut for AS Roma against Inter Milan.Credit:Getty. 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. ', Cristian Volpato (pictured playing for Italy in the under-20s) has revealed why he refused to play for the Socceroos at the World Cup in Qatar, While disappointed, Arnold wouldn't rule out the 18-year-old playing for the Socceroos beyond the World Cup, The Roma starlet, 18, took to Instagram to explain his immediate focus is performing in the Serie A competition in Italy. The 54-year-old actor is set to reprise his role For Kunal Kumar, a 38-year-old Risk Manager, becoming a new dad was a turning point in his fitness Getting fit takes more than the right mindset and a bit of hard work. 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. Shades Of: An Aussie Francesco Totti, David Silva. 'There will be plenty of time for me to make the decision that feels right for me, but right now I know my focus needs to be continuing to work hard each and every day in order to continue improving as a player. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. login or sign up to start chatting. He gives me a lot of advice on and off the pitch., My ambition? 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. His jersey number is 62.Cristian Volpato statistics and career statistics, live Sofascore ratings, Heatmap and goal video highlights may be available on Sofascore for some of Cristian Volpato and Roma matches. Born in Australia, Volpato has represented Italy internationally at youth level since 2022. Odds & lines subject to change. [7][8][9][10][11][12] He soon earned a trial in the AS Roma Youth Sector through Fabrizio Piccareta. Official: Cristian Volpato Extended Until 2026, Mourinho on the Cremonese Defeat: We lacked intensity, shouldve killed off the game straight away. 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. Fans have been crying out for the FA and in particular Graham Arnold to increase the pressure on Sydney-born Volpatos decision and declare his allegiance for the green and gold rather than the Azzuri. Check compare for players: Cristian Volpato vs Adrien Rabiot. 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. Australian team staff have been in contact with a list of players with dual nationality, headlined by Cristian Volpato. Both reasons were different, but then again, they both go hand in hand when it comes to a teenager developing in Australia. 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. From rejection to Rome, via Totti and Mourinho who is Cristian Volpato? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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 . Born in Sydney's inner-west to Italian parents, Volpato holds dual citizenship and has already represented the Azzurri at under-20 level. The 19-year-old has impressed for Jose Mourinho's side but opted against committing himself to the Socceroos when invited to Qatar 2022. The Corriere dello Sport has tipped Georginio Wijnaldum to start against Cremonese on Tuesday, another huge step in his recovery from a fractured tibia. Cristian Volpato, 19, from Italy AS Roma, since 2022 Attacking Midfield Market value: 3.00m * Nov 15, 2003 in Camperdown, . Ranking Roma's Youth, 2022: A Top 10 U-23 Countdown, Ranking Roma's Youth, #1: Nicol Zaniolo, Official: Roma Signs Lucia Di Guglielmo to New Deal. Sorry, only our members can request players to be added in the database. Sports news, results and expert commentary. A month ago, Peter Bol defied Sports Integrity Australia and declared his innocence amidst a provisional doping ban. Cristian Volpato comes on for Jordan Veretout, as Inter boss Simone Inzaghi watches on. Jonas takes a look at Spina's remarkable odyssey. DI BRAND MANAGEMENT S.R.L. Social media has been ablaze the past few days, with users wanting Christian Volpato to be selected for the Socceroos do-or-die World Cup qualification matches in March against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Report: Wijnaldum to Start Against Cremonese on Tuesday. See the Wikipedia details of offensive midfielder Cristian Volpato, who played for Serie A side, Roma. [2][10][13][14], After a few months in Rome where he was able to demonstrate his attacking abilities, the young footballer signed a three-year-contract with the club from the Italian capital in January 2020. Should Volpato go on and become a regular starter in Romas first XI, more questions will be asked of Australias youth development pathways. [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. 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). The views expressed on this site are the views of the individual contributors and not those of Sports Interactive or SEGA. 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. 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. "I invited him for a session, looked at him and I said, Mate, this guys a star, they got rid of him?. After making his way through various Sydney-based youth academies, Volpato was signed by Roma in 2020 to bolster the Giallorossis Under-18 squad, and bolster it he did. Theres rumours that the Italian national team is going to call him up to the first team.. 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. The. Volpato, 18, has put pen-to-paper on a new long-term deal that runs until 30 June 2026. Volpato's story is of no surprise to Basha, who opened his academy in 2006 after becoming fed up with the state of Australian football. He made his senior debut for Jose Mourinhos side in December 2021, before going to score his first professional goal in a match against Hellas Verona in February of this year. "His mum rang me one day, said the Wanderers didnt want to re-sign him and can you help him? Socceroos urged to pick Tottis Aussie protege after Serie A debut. Then I scored. So I made some enquiries and the club said they had better players than him. 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. Born in Australia, Volpato has represented Italy internationally at youth level since 2022. He just said he saw me and liked the way I play. Hes worked his backside off every day, with 6am sessions. Tony Basha addressed Volpatos relationship with Australian fans after he received backlash from the Snapchat incident, Hes not upset with Australia. Basha added: I basically took him under my wing at the academy. 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 Roma in a dog fight for the top four, a healthy and rejuvenated Leonardo Spinazzola could be the ace up their sleeve. At this stage, I dont think theres a chance hell play for the Socceroos., A post shared by Cristian Volpato (@cristianvolpato). For information please visit our Privacy Policy. The official Football Manager site can be found at footballmanager.com and the official forums can be found at community.sigames.com. All this online commotion happened after Volpato came off the bench and scored a goal in Romas disappointing 2-2 draw with Verona on the weekend. 10 like him and he told me there was something different about me. Weve rounded up the best places Aussie fans can tune into Superbowl LVII and let their love for American football loose. Straight after the session I got on the phone to Roma and told them I had a player. FAs interim technical director Trevor Morgan also sent a message of congratulations to Volpato after his Roma debut. Nov 9th, 2022. He said in May that year: Its always been my aim to play in Italy - and its an incredible environment at Roma. An instant impact off the bench as he scored his first senior goal for the club - Cristian Volpato is your Man of the Match from the weekend! 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. 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 . Not a bad resume for a guy who turns 19 in mid-November. He needed some adjustments to his game and personality. Seeing Totti in the stands celebrating his young proteges goal will have meant a lot to the Fedayn Romas Ultras. Hes looking after me now - and with his name you can go anywhere because people know him so well, Volpato said subsequently. 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. Hes the star of Francesco Tottis agency. I need to just keep working hard and developing and hopefully make an impression. "He went over for a two-week trial, it turned into four and after that I got a call at onein the morning. #ASRoma #RomaVerona Heres what Volpato had to say after signing his new contract: I am very happy to have signed with Roma, it is something very important for my career going forward. #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 "Im proud of him and how he has conducted himself and applied himself.. He was also called up to the Australia U23 side; however, he was withdrawn from the squad by Roma. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. . #ASRoma. "We had to tweak a few things. I knew he was going to play because Totti was there. Cristian Volpato FIFA 23 has 3 Skill moves and 3 Weak Foot, he is Left-footed and his workrates are Med/Med. When Volpato turned 18 last month, Totti reportedly gifted him a signed shirt with the inscription: For Cristian, a future champion.. Volpatos former coach Tony Basha believes its unlikely the 18-year-old will choose to represent Australia. 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. 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.. The Australian-born attacker represented Italy at this summers Under-19 European Championship, before being called up for the Under-20 squad during the most recent international break. [6] 'He wanted to go away and think about it. Totti is like a big brother to me, he always gives me so much advice and keeps a close eye on me, said Volpato, who was given the No. 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.. Im confident hell play for the Socceroos, but they need to call him because Tottis his agent now. On FM Scout you can chat about Football Manager in real time since 2011. This led to many fans labeling him as "childish" and "immature". ', Cristian Volpato (right) celebrates after he scored against Hellas Verona on October 31. Can he become a star at the Roman legends former club too? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart. FM SCOUT is the definitive Football Manager fan site. I knew after one session that this guy was a gun player. 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. 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. Despite strict rules requiring air travellers to be vaccinated against Covid-19, World No. '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. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. He goes, We made it. A draw against Denmark may well be enough for the Socceroos to reach the knockout stages of the competition for just the second time, while a win will guarantee progression for Graham Arnold's team. You may not copy and distribute the work in full. Now they're pushing themselves harder than ever before to ensure they finish on top in 2023. But Socceroos fans are fearing Volpato already has his heart set on representing Italy. 'He wants to make this big decision when there are two countries he can play for in Australia and Italy. Mourinho, meanwhile, was in no mood to chat about Volpato or anything else after the defeat to Inter. Volpato landed in Rome in January 2020, and impressed enough to earn himself a three-year contract with the club. The Roma player, who was born in Sydney, was offered a chance to go to. But not any more. Tony has had a big impact on me, Volpato later told SBSs The World Game. That's his decision at the end of the day.'. Gazzetta: Roma Working to Extend Dybalas Contract. This time, Australia is on the other end of the equation. 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.. "Francesco Tottieventually saw him play, went up to his mumand said, Your son reminds me of how I used to play, I want to manage him., "Cristian asked me what to do and I said 'Is the Pope in Rome? Its not that easy. [2][3][9][13][17][18], A year later, Volpato signed his first professional contract with Roma, a new three-year-deal tying him to the club until 2024. Still, make no mistake: theres a reason why Sassuolo was trying to get this Aussie-Italian (Aussitalian?) Hes playing in the youth team and doing really well. It was Cristian and his mum was crying in the background. Hes in the top 20 Italian players for his age," Basha said. I am looking forward to living my future here in Rome and continuing to grow and work hard with the team, the former Primavera player said. By Cayle Reid | | Nov 4, 2022 For most, a call up to play for your nation would be an opportunity that couldn't be passed up. 'Making any sort of rushed decision about my international future at this early stage risks being extremely premature. 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. Theres going to be a tug of war for him, Basha said. 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. On 19 November 2022, he made his debut for the Italy U21 squad in a friendly match lost 4-2 against Germany. Youre blind until you go there and see how they work. 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. As for his international allegiance, by all reports Australia has been in contact with the Volpato family. 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. This site is the agency site of CT10 management Srl, giving an overview of all players who work with CT10 management Srl. Cristian Volpato's rejection of the Socceroos was a result of a "power play" gone wrong by his agents. 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. Volpato initially joined the Giallorossis youth setup in January 2020, signing his first professional contract with the club soon after. Copyright 2004-2022 fmscout.com. I told them if Italy come calling, hes going to go Italy and low and behold," Basha said. Mourinho most recently has been vocal in referring to bias against his side and will likely face a ban. 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. Dec 13th, 2021. 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. Basha, who was also behind Mitch Duke's rise to theSocceroos, took Volpato under his wing and was determined to give the youngster the best chance to shine in Italy. [Australia] should come and approach him because hes an Aussie boy, he grew up in Australia, thats where his roots lie. Just four minutes later, Volpato set up the match-sealing goal, providing an assist for Stephan El Shaarawy in added time. The new deal would see a healthy bump in pay and removal of the release clause for Roma's star play maker, Paulo Dybala. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! When I saw him I knew he was a superstar, so I rang up contacts at Roma and set up the trial. His potential is 85 and his position is CAM. "bit premature" is definitely the right response here. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? ': 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. You can help him reach his full FM23 potential with proper training. [24], In early August 2021, Volpato was called by Carmine Nunziata[it] to the Italy national under-19 team,[25] being however forced to forfeit a few days later. That was two years ago.. 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.. Roma, la prima di Volpato", "Christian Volpato, un Aussie nella citt eterna", "Rsultat et rsum AS Rome - Inter Milan, Serie A, 16e journe", "Roma, Mourinho punta ancora sulla Primavera: i prossimi cinque talenti da lanciare", "Cristian Volpato is set to tear it up for AS Roma and possibly turn his back on Australia", "Esordio in A per Volpato. Cristian Volpato (born 15 November 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder for Serie A club Roma. Arnold did suggest the 18-year-old could still play for the Socceroos in the future. Ill never forget it," Basha said. 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. He spends his free time at the gym, on his surfboard or waking up early to watch sports in incompatible time zones. THE AS ROMA NAMES, LOGOS AND ARTWORK ARE REGISTERED OR UNREGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SOCCER S.A.S. Volpato's agent is Roma legend Francesco Totti and he was in the stands to watch his Australian player make his Serie A debut. Eight of the 20 Socceroos players selected for a pair of friendly matches in September were born outside of Australia. Oops! This is unfamiliar territory for the Socceroos, who have made a habit of poaching talented players born overseas. 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. This extension lines up with the Giallorossis overall attitude regarding youth prospects in recent years. 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. Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold will be tempted to call up Volpato for the world cup this month. "Its been a rollercoaster ride but hes scoring goals and killing it over there. 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. As he is eligible to represent either country, whichever team selects him first will secure his allegiance. 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. Gavin Bazunu warms up during the pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Southampton (Image credit: Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images). 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