I have seen him play a couple of times i u-21. He was very good, MOTM in one of the matches. He is not a Verratti type of player, they compare him with Thiago Motta. I would say he is a Marchisio type of player. Very smart player in his defensive moves, but also a good technical player. The thing that stood out for me in the games I watched was his ability to win the ball, great tackles, and great grinta. That with his technical ability, good passer, he is good at most of the things but as I said, smartness, grinta, ability to win balls in a smart way stood out.
Di Marzio says he is the most talented player born 97 in italy, PSG, Liverpool, Chelsea wanted him. From what I read he has ben great for Pescara.
Maby the club dident want to lose a great prospect like we did with Verratti? Lets give the kid a chanse, this could be a great investment.
Btw he made his debut against ut at 17 years of age, did a really good job IMO.