Francesco Camarda, who is now at AC Milan, is one of the most talked-about soccer talents in the world. 



As a result, he has the potential to spark a transfer bidding war among the top European teams.



With a Rossoneri debut under his belt at 15, Camarda is the newest sensation among Italy’s rising young stars. Because of his outstanding play for the young squad, Stefano Pioli decided to give him a chance with the first team.



He became the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/pulisic-and-musahs-teammate-achieves-incredible-serie-a-mark-20231126-WST-472855.html">youngest player to make his Serie A debut</a> earlier in the season, solidifying his place in history. 



Although Pioli had few other viable options, he gave Camarda a chance. Apparently, the coach and the club wanted to see how the youngster would do at the senior level.



<h2>Whole Europe goes crazy for Italian talent</h2>



The bet that the Italian boss made on the offensive prodigy paid off. As a result, the club is now making efforts to extend professional terms to him.



Camarda reached the legal age of majority in Italy on Sunday, making him eligible to sign a professional contract when he turns 16. 



Now he has the option of renegotiating terms with <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/ac-milan-tv-schedule/">Milan</a> or meeting with many prominent suitors to discuss deals.



Several teams in Italy and beyond are showing interest in the teenager as he celebrates his sweet 16 on Sunday. Inter, their bitter rivals, have shown interest and are huge fans of Camarda. However, the striker has always been a Rossoneri supporter and has reportedly no intention of switching teams.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="436" height="496" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240310_WST_494473_image-8_4c2c1111.webp&amp;width=436&amp;height=496" alt="" class="wp-image-494499" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/image-8.png 436w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/image-8-264x300.png 264w" sizes="(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px"></figure><figcaption>Camarda has now turned 16</figcaption></figure>



Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham—three powerhouses in the Premier League—have <a href="https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13175197/Arsenal-Tottenham-eye-15-year-old-AC-Milan-star-North-London-rivals-prepare-head-head-wonderkids-signature-stars-Serie-A.html">not only gathered information</a> but also <a href="https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/10-03-2024/milan-camarda-fa-16-anni-da-oggi-puo-firmare-da-professionista.shtml">sent scouts to assess him</a>. What’s more, they are financially able to provide a substantial contract offer.



The dynamic attacker has also reportedly attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, according to the most recent <a href="https:\/\/le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-un-crack-au-psg-ibrahimovic-peut-tout-gacher-687383" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le10Sport</a> report. There are a number of reasons why this may lead to a transfer, but one of them is that Luis Campos is known for signing young talents.



Nonetheless, it also added that Camarda’s representatives are cognizant of the attention garnered outside. But meeting AC Milan is the player’s top goal, as he hopes to become an integral part of the club’s future.



<h2>Milan stay possible?</h2>



The talented ace has been a fan of the red side of Milan since birth and has a deep emotional connection to the club. Thus, the Red and Blacks are reportedly confident even if he has European super sides keeping tabs on him.



He also went to a game at the club’s Ultras this year, choosing to root for the colors he has worn since he was a little boy. A lot of people are talking about Camarda since he used to be a record-breaking striker in the youth sector, scoring over 500 goals at different levels.



Other 16-year-olds have a more relaxed attitude and know that errors are opportunities for growth. However, when it comes to Camarda, it’s a different story, Italian media say. His club, AC Milan backs him up, spoils him, and supports him. Meanwhile, with the support of his loved ones, he maintains a low profile.



<a href="https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/10-03-2024/camarda-cosa-dice-il-regolamento-sui-trasferimenti-per-i-minorenni.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/10-03-2024/milan-camarda-fa-16-anni-da-oggi-puo-firmare-da-professionista.shtml">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports separately that, due to changes brought about by Brexit legislation, Camarda will have to wait until he is 18 years old to join the Premier League. That is if he ultimately decides that England is the right location for him.



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Top Europe sides look to lure Serie A youngest debutant ever

Europe's teams may soon be in a bidding battle over AC Milan's rising star Francesco Camarda, one of the sport's most exciting young talents.

Top Europe sides look to lure Serie A youngest debutant ever - World Soccer Talk

Francesco Camarda, a forward for AC Milan, has become the league’s youngest player after making his professional debut for the Rossoneri at just 15 years and 260 days old.



It seems like every year in soccer brings new challenges to the already high learning curve. As they prove themselves to be more than their years would indicate, up-and-coming stars of a younger generation are making waves in the industry.



The young teenager Camarda came in as a second-half substitute for Luka Jovic and played the last seven minutes, including extra time. The home team held on to their 1-0 advantage despite the crowd enthusiastically chanting about the young star.



In the first half, French left-back Theo Hernandez netted the game-winning penalty for the Rossoneri. Thus, they won their first match since October 7.



<h2>Who is Francesco Camarda?</h2>



With Rafael Leao and Noah Okafor out with injuries and Olivier Giroud facing a two-game suspension after his red card against Lecce, Stefano Pioli’s squad is severely depleted in terms of players.



Because of this, Pioli chose to sub the 15-year-old in the match against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/fiorentina-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers">Fiorentina</a>. Camarda, a highly skilled Italian prospect, plays for Ignazio Abate’s U-19 team. This year marked the lad’s fifteenth birthday; he was born in Milan on March 10, 2008.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="436" height="538" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20231126_WST_472855_image-23.webp&amp;width=436&amp;height=538" alt="" class="wp-image-472885" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/image-23.png 436w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/image-23-243x300.png 243w" sizes="(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px"></figure><figcaption>Camarda is the youngest ever player in Serie A history</figcaption></figure>



He has scored seven goals in thirteen games, including three in the UEFA Youth League. These include a brace against Newcastle and an unbelievable bicycle kick against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/psg-tv-schedule/">Paris Saint-Germain</a> in the most recent game played.



The 15-year-old is a record-breaker for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ac-milan-tv-schedule/">AC Milan</a>‘s youth program, having scored 485 goals in only 89 games. His career stats show that he is a forward who is quite at ease and productive while playing in the penalty area.



He broke the record for youngest Italian youth league goal scorer not long ago, having begun training with the U19s at 14.



<h2>Who held the previous Serie A and AC Milan record?</h2>



Nervously awaiting a much-needed win, fans watched intently to see whether the youthful Camarda would make his debut after being nominated to the matchday roster by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/italy-put-forward-bid-to-host-champions-league-final-after-decade-20231117-WST-470865.html">Stefano Pioli</a>. 



The moment had arrived in the 83rd minute, with few substitute choices and the team clinging to a 1-0 advantage.



Wisdom Amey of Bologna set the previous record on May 21, 2022. It happened against Genoa, when he came in as a substitute at the age of 15 years and 274 days. Pietro Pellegri, a striker for Genoa, was only four days older than Amey when he made his debut against Torino.



Prior to this, Gianluigi Donnarumma had been Milan’s youngest <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-serie-a-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Serie A</a> debutant. Given the starting nod to face Sassuolo at San Siro in October 2015, he was sixteen years and eight months old.



Additionally, the teenage rising star outscored <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/five-time-ucl-winner-lined-up-for-major-role-at-man-united-20231118-WST-471232.html">Paolo Maldini</a>. Long ago, to put things in perspective, the Rossoneri legend made his own debut on the senior circuit for the red and black when he was sixteen years, six months, and twenty-five days old.



There is an indisputable air of anticipation and enthusiasm around Camarda. The Red and Blacks’ supporters will surely hope that one of their own will emerge as the club’s next great star and steer it towards a prosperous future.



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Pulisic and Musah's teammate achieves incredible Serie A mark

Francesco Camarda became the youngest player to ever make his Serie A debut, when he donned the iconic black and red striped kit of AC Milan.

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