Is giovinco going to be in the pre season training camp or he is going to be with the U21?
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Giovinco: I can be Juve's Zola
Sunday 6 July, 2008
Sebastian Giovinco hopes to follow in the footsteps of his Under-21 international assistant manager Gianfranco Zola.
“I hold a similar position to the one he used to play in,” admitted the Juventus youngster who’ll be training with Zola for the Olympics squad.
“His advice has been invaluable. I hope to follow his career path. After all, it was Claudio Ranieri who launched Zola in the Napoli side in 1991. What if he did the same with me?”
Giovinco spent last season on loan at Empoli, but did enough to earn a recall and potentially a key part in the Bianconeri side.
“That year on loan was very important. I am no longer a kid now, I’m more experienced and feel ready for any challenge. There is no fear,” he told Tuttosport.
“The Olympic Games represents a chance that so few players get to take, so I am sure that even if I do miss Juve’s Champions League preliminary round, I will be able to play in that competition and hear the theme music as I walk out on to the pitch.
“That is the most important tournament for me and holds real fascination for all players.”
Many have mentioned Giovinco’s pint-sized structure – he is only 1.64m tall – and he even jokes about it during his goal-scoring celebration by holding his hand above his head.
“At the Olympics there’ll also be Leo Messi, one of the most talented youngsters in world football. I think they made much less of a deal about his height than they did with me, though.”
Sunday 6 July, 2008
Sebastian Giovinco hopes to follow in the footsteps of his Under-21 international assistant manager Gianfranco Zola.
“I hold a similar position to the one he used to play in,” admitted the Juventus youngster who’ll be training with Zola for the Olympics squad.
“His advice has been invaluable. I hope to follow his career path. After all, it was Claudio Ranieri who launched Zola in the Napoli side in 1991. What if he did the same with me?”
Giovinco spent last season on loan at Empoli, but did enough to earn a recall and potentially a key part in the Bianconeri side.
“That year on loan was very important. I am no longer a kid now, I’m more experienced and feel ready for any challenge. There is no fear,” he told Tuttosport.
“The Olympic Games represents a chance that so few players get to take, so I am sure that even if I do miss Juve’s Champions League preliminary round, I will be able to play in that competition and hear the theme music as I walk out on to the pitch.
“That is the most important tournament for me and holds real fascination for all players.”
Many have mentioned Giovinco’s pint-sized structure – he is only 1.64m tall – and he even jokes about it during his goal-scoring celebration by holding his hand above his head.
“At the Olympics there’ll also be Leo Messi, one of the most talented youngsters in world football. I think they made much less of a deal about his height than they did with me, though.”
Goal.com Profile: Sebastian Giovinco
Not since the days of the young Francesco Totti has a player been earning such rave reviews for his performances with the Italy Under-21 national team. Sebastian Giovinco has been dazzling journalists and fans all around the continent, and it seems; the player could be destined for greatness.
Born in Turin on January 26, 1987 Giovinco comes from a family that is well-known for its football talents, and his father even played as a defender for Beinasco; a small village near Turin.
Sebastian joined Juventus in 2001 at the age of 14, but it wasn’t until quite recently that the player started to become really well known. Giovinco started off by impressing in the “Campionato Primavera” tournament in the 05-06 season, when Juve went on to be crowned champions.
The pint-sized playmaker picked up from there, and the signs of improvement were becoming evident. The following year a Giovinco-inspired performance fired Juve past Palermo in the “Viareggio” tournament as the young lad bagged himself a brace. He scored again the following game; and with the Old Lady plying her trade in Serie B at that time, an official debut was on the horizon.
Debut
Sebastian successfully integrated himself into the first team and on May 12, 2007 he was introduced as a substitute against Bologna. Giovinco marked his debut with a splendid defense-splitting assist for Trezeguet’s tap-in.
“That was a great day and I will never forget it. After all the time spent with the youth teams, this was a dream come true,” declared the player after the game.
Empoli
Giovinco was sent out on loan to Empoli for the 2007/08 season, but at first he was handed limited opportunities by Luigi Cagni. It took until week six for Giovinco to score his first ever Serie A goal. Heading into the final ten minutes, it looked as if Empoli and Palermo were going to share the spoils, until Giovinco thumped an instinctive low-driven shot to put his side ahead. The Azzurri went on to win 3-1; their first win of the season.
Despite these efforts, it wasn’t until week 11 that Giovinco attracted all spot-lights. Trailing 2-1 to Roma deep into injury time, Giovinco scored an outstanding goal from a free kick that floated over Roma’s No.1, Alexander Doni.
Following Alberto Malesani’s appointment as the new Empoli coach midway through the season, it became evident that Giovinco would be playing more prominently, and he started six consecutive games. When Cagni returned later in the campaign, he was left with no choice but to rely on the 21-year-old. Giovinco ended the campaign with a respectable 6 goals in 20 starts (34 appearances), but unfortunately he couldn’t save the club from relegation.
International
Following last year’s Under-21 European Championships, a lot of vacancies had to be filled in the Azzurrini line-up. The likes of Raffaele Palladino, Giampaolo Pazzini, and Alessandro Rosina were all now over-age and it meant that a new generation had to come through, with Giuseppe Rossi and Giovinco at the head of this.
Although it was already accepted that Giovinco was one of the most promising young Italian talents, no one could have imagined that he would take the Azzurrini’by storm the way he has.
This has of course given the opportunity for the Italian media to do what they do best; start the comparisons.
According to the Italian legend; Dino Zoff, “Giovinco has more creativity than [Alessandro] Del Piero, but he needs to prove he has the right determination and the personality to succeed.”
“Sometimes he can be devastating. We will find out in the next few years if he can become the new Del Piero,” said another former Juventino Gianluca Pessotto.
Self Belief
Although in terms of skill, quality, and technical ability Giovinco is proving that he belongs amongst Italy’s elite; it is well known that skill counts for little if it is not accompanied by mental strength or more specifically; self belief. The game has witnessed many skillful players that at one point were destined for great success, only for time to prove otherwise.
Antonio Cassano, for example, a player blessed with the so-called “natural talent”, was even labeled as the most promising youngster in Europe, only for his ill-temper and lack of self-discipline to hamper his career.
Giovinco, on the other hand, has shown calmness, composure, and level-headedness. It also seems as if he has the self-confidence required to rank among the finest.
“I love all the No 10’s that Juve have had past and present – we are always talking about great champions,” Seba explained.
“But I don’t feel inferior to anyone, especially in my generation. “I’m not scared of competition in the future, as I know that I have to improve and I feel ready.
“My dream is to win a World Cup and a Ballon d’Or.”
Pint-Size Giovinco
The critics might argue that a player of such small stature might never develop into the world’s best. Well, as everyone probably recalls, FIFA’s Player of the Century, Diego Maradona, was of a similar height to Giovinco, yet he relied on his strong legs and low center of gravity, which in turn gave him an advantage in short sprints; turning a potential weakness into a deadly strength.
As Giovinco’s former coach at Empoli, Cagni explains: “The first day at Empoli last summer I told him his height wasn’t a problem. He will be a problem for opposition teams because he is so fast.”
Final Word
Never has the game denied anyone of extreme talent the chance to test their skills, regardless of the player’s physical aspects. The modern game has grown more interested in the mental attributes, and what players are capable of offering on and off the field.
As Giovinco’s own idol, Del Piero, has proven to everyone last season; it is not about your size, height, strength, or even the fact that you have 'natural skills’, its about having the mental toughness to overcome all obstacles that the game throws at you by making use of that so-called 'natural talent’.
Natural talent is certainly something that Giovinco is not lacking.
Omar Mufti
Not since the days of the young Francesco Totti has a player been earning such rave reviews for his performances with the Italy Under-21 national team. Sebastian Giovinco has been dazzling journalists and fans all around the continent, and it seems; the player could be destined for greatness.
Born in Turin on January 26, 1987 Giovinco comes from a family that is well-known for its football talents, and his father even played as a defender for Beinasco; a small village near Turin.
Sebastian joined Juventus in 2001 at the age of 14, but it wasn’t until quite recently that the player started to become really well known. Giovinco started off by impressing in the “Campionato Primavera” tournament in the 05-06 season, when Juve went on to be crowned champions.
The pint-sized playmaker picked up from there, and the signs of improvement were becoming evident. The following year a Giovinco-inspired performance fired Juve past Palermo in the “Viareggio” tournament as the young lad bagged himself a brace. He scored again the following game; and with the Old Lady plying her trade in Serie B at that time, an official debut was on the horizon.
Debut
Sebastian successfully integrated himself into the first team and on May 12, 2007 he was introduced as a substitute against Bologna. Giovinco marked his debut with a splendid defense-splitting assist for Trezeguet’s tap-in.
“That was a great day and I will never forget it. After all the time spent with the youth teams, this was a dream come true,” declared the player after the game.
Empoli
Giovinco was sent out on loan to Empoli for the 2007/08 season, but at first he was handed limited opportunities by Luigi Cagni. It took until week six for Giovinco to score his first ever Serie A goal. Heading into the final ten minutes, it looked as if Empoli and Palermo were going to share the spoils, until Giovinco thumped an instinctive low-driven shot to put his side ahead. The Azzurri went on to win 3-1; their first win of the season.
Despite these efforts, it wasn’t until week 11 that Giovinco attracted all spot-lights. Trailing 2-1 to Roma deep into injury time, Giovinco scored an outstanding goal from a free kick that floated over Roma’s No.1, Alexander Doni.
Following Alberto Malesani’s appointment as the new Empoli coach midway through the season, it became evident that Giovinco would be playing more prominently, and he started six consecutive games. When Cagni returned later in the campaign, he was left with no choice but to rely on the 21-year-old. Giovinco ended the campaign with a respectable 6 goals in 20 starts (34 appearances), but unfortunately he couldn’t save the club from relegation.
International
Following last year’s Under-21 European Championships, a lot of vacancies had to be filled in the Azzurrini line-up. The likes of Raffaele Palladino, Giampaolo Pazzini, and Alessandro Rosina were all now over-age and it meant that a new generation had to come through, with Giuseppe Rossi and Giovinco at the head of this.
Although it was already accepted that Giovinco was one of the most promising young Italian talents, no one could have imagined that he would take the Azzurrini’by storm the way he has.
This has of course given the opportunity for the Italian media to do what they do best; start the comparisons.
According to the Italian legend; Dino Zoff, “Giovinco has more creativity than [Alessandro] Del Piero, but he needs to prove he has the right determination and the personality to succeed.”
“Sometimes he can be devastating. We will find out in the next few years if he can become the new Del Piero,” said another former Juventino Gianluca Pessotto.
Self Belief
Although in terms of skill, quality, and technical ability Giovinco is proving that he belongs amongst Italy’s elite; it is well known that skill counts for little if it is not accompanied by mental strength or more specifically; self belief. The game has witnessed many skillful players that at one point were destined for great success, only for time to prove otherwise.
Antonio Cassano, for example, a player blessed with the so-called “natural talent”, was even labeled as the most promising youngster in Europe, only for his ill-temper and lack of self-discipline to hamper his career.
Giovinco, on the other hand, has shown calmness, composure, and level-headedness. It also seems as if he has the self-confidence required to rank among the finest.
“I love all the No 10’s that Juve have had past and present – we are always talking about great champions,” Seba explained.
“But I don’t feel inferior to anyone, especially in my generation. “I’m not scared of competition in the future, as I know that I have to improve and I feel ready.
“My dream is to win a World Cup and a Ballon d’Or.”
Pint-Size Giovinco
The critics might argue that a player of such small stature might never develop into the world’s best. Well, as everyone probably recalls, FIFA’s Player of the Century, Diego Maradona, was of a similar height to Giovinco, yet he relied on his strong legs and low center of gravity, which in turn gave him an advantage in short sprints; turning a potential weakness into a deadly strength.
As Giovinco’s former coach at Empoli, Cagni explains: “The first day at Empoli last summer I told him his height wasn’t a problem. He will be a problem for opposition teams because he is so fast.”
Final Word
Never has the game denied anyone of extreme talent the chance to test their skills, regardless of the player’s physical aspects. The modern game has grown more interested in the mental attributes, and what players are capable of offering on and off the field.
As Giovinco’s own idol, Del Piero, has proven to everyone last season; it is not about your size, height, strength, or even the fact that you have 'natural skills’, its about having the mental toughness to overcome all obstacles that the game throws at you by making use of that so-called 'natural talent’.
Natural talent is certainly something that Giovinco is not lacking.
Omar Mufti
Inter Sign 'New Giovinco’
Inter Milan have completed the signing of highly rated young Foligno striker Stefano Giacomelli, a player who has been dubbed as the 'new Sebastian Giovinco’.
The 18-year-old Giacomelli is described as one of the most explosive young talents from Serie C1, and last season he just missed on promotion into Serie B when Foligno lost in a playoff to Cittadella.
Giacomelli is part of the Italy Under-19 setup, and he has already been labelled by some as the 'new Sebastian Giovinco’, in reference to the Juventus starlet.
Just like Giovinco, Giacomelli is not blessed with the greatest physique, and indeed he is just 1.65m tall, and weighs only 65kg.
This has not deterred Inter though, who have moved to snap up the highly rated young forward. The Nerazzurri have secured the loan services of the teenager, with the later option of full ownership.
"This transfer demonstrates once again the excellent work done in recent years by the youth sector of the Biancazzurro," read a club statement from Foligno last week, when talk of the transfer first hit the press.
The signing of the 'new Giovinco’ for Inter follows on from the purchase of another promising youngster who also has a reference to bitter rivals Juventus; striker Jago Del Piero, who was snapped up from Treviso.
what i can say it inter
Inter Milan have completed the signing of highly rated young Foligno striker Stefano Giacomelli, a player who has been dubbed as the 'new Sebastian Giovinco’.
The 18-year-old Giacomelli is described as one of the most explosive young talents from Serie C1, and last season he just missed on promotion into Serie B when Foligno lost in a playoff to Cittadella.
Giacomelli is part of the Italy Under-19 setup, and he has already been labelled by some as the 'new Sebastian Giovinco’, in reference to the Juventus starlet.
Just like Giovinco, Giacomelli is not blessed with the greatest physique, and indeed he is just 1.65m tall, and weighs only 65kg.
This has not deterred Inter though, who have moved to snap up the highly rated young forward. The Nerazzurri have secured the loan services of the teenager, with the later option of full ownership.
"This transfer demonstrates once again the excellent work done in recent years by the youth sector of the Biancazzurro," read a club statement from Foligno last week, when talk of the transfer first hit the press.
The signing of the 'new Giovinco’ for Inter follows on from the purchase of another promising youngster who also has a reference to bitter rivals Juventus; striker Jago Del Piero, who was snapped up from Treviso.
what i can say it inter
On the note of successors and predecessors. Heres what Zola had to say:
"It's Giovinco," he declared. "I see myself in him, same talent, same height and determination to work hard to succeed. He has more than enough to be the new Del Piero at Juve."
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=774467
Giovinco has a lot of hype to live upto, I really hope he lives up to it.
"It's Giovinco," he declared. "I see myself in him, same talent, same height and determination to work hard to succeed. He has more than enough to be the new Del Piero at Juve."
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=774467
Giovinco has a lot of hype to live upto, I really hope he lives up to it.
C'e' l'intesa con la "formica atomica",dopo i giochi firmerà per cinque anni,la scora settimana primo incontro tra Secco e Pasqualin,c'e' stata una fumata grigia ma era solo il primo incontro.Il giovane bianconero firmerà un contratto da 500.000 euro fino al 2013.Nella Juventus potrà fare sia il Del Piero che il Nedved
tuttosport
new contract after the olympics 500.000 til 2013
he really likes the tats
tuttosport
new contract after the olympics 500.000 til 2013
he really likes the tats
