Samuele Ricci is making quite a name for himself in recent time. Chelsea have also taken note of the same. But, they face tough competition from top Premier League teams. So, it seems like we could be seeing a bidding war emerge soon for the 23-year-old midfielder. He began his player career with Serie A side Empoli. He would join Torino on loan in 2022. Later on, the move was made into a permanent deal. Since then, the midfielder is enjoying life in Turin. At the same time, he has also won 5 national caps with Italy already. It will be interesting to see where his future lies now.
The rise of Samuele Ricci
The 23-year-old man has been a regular for Empoli since the very beginning. He played a key role in securing a promotion for them to top-tier Italian Football. As per wikipedia, he made 90 appearances for them over the course of 3 seasons. His positioning skills are great. At the same time, he is capable of playmaking even when playing deep. So, he becomes even more crucial for his team. As a result, many top clubs are taking note and wanting to sign Samuele Ricci.
Who will win the race?
As of now, it is most a 3-legged race. Chelsea are in it of course. Enzo Fernandez has been unable to adapt to Maresca’s system so far. As a result, the Torino man could be a great fit for them. But, Man City are also big contenders. As per teamtalk, they want to sign the 23-year-old as a replacement for Rodri. The Spaniard will be absent long-term due to ACL injury. So, Samuele Ricci could be a good option for them too. Also, the midfielder has an option in Italy too. AC Milan are also wanting to sign a midfielder in January. So, it is more than likely that the midfielder will have a new club by the end of January.
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