Lanzafame The 'New Ronaldo’ – Conte
Bari coach Antonio Conte says that Juventus-owned youngster Davide Lanzafame has the potential to be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo.
Italy currently have a seemingly never-ending list of explosive talents coming through at present, with the likes of Mario Balotelli, Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Forestieri just a few of those tipped for great things.
Another player who is starting to catch the eye is Juventus-owned forward Davide Lanzafame.
The 21-year-old is on-loan at Serie B side Bari, and has scored nine goals this season, none of them penalties.
"Lanzafame has improved tactically,” Bari coach Conte told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“He is explosive, he sniffs the goal, and imposes his speed outside the area. If he improves and learns he can become like Cristiano Ronaldo."
Lanzafame earned his maiden call-up to the Italy Under-21 squad last month, and is expected to travel to this summer’s Olympics in Beijing.
Despite his burgeoning talent, as part of his loan agreement with Juventus, Bari incredibly have been allowed the option to sign Lanzafame for a miserly €300,000 at the end of the season.