So you do have an answer, thank you.
I do see the reasons behind your thinking, but I don't really agree with them. We have been over this lots of times I'm sure, but there is a big difference between a kid from the US moving to play in the Italian system at 13 and one staying and coming through the US system his whole youth. If you think he would come out the same player in both siutations I would say that you are mistaken.
As for his decision, you are right it is up to you, however you let it distort your view on players who choose Italy whilst ignoring what goes on in nearly every other country in the football world, which is why I pick up on it.