After BVB breakthrough: Inácio set for international debut | OneFootball

After his strong finish to the season at Borussia Dortmund, Samuele Inácio appears to be on the verge of the next major step in his career. The BVB gem is reportedly set for his first call-up to Italy’s senior national team.

Exciting weeks could lie ahead for Samuele Inácio. The Borussia Dortmund attacking talent is apparently on the brink of receiving his first call-up to Italy’s senior national team. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, interim coach Silvio Baldini plans to include the 18-year-old in the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Luxembourg (June 3) and Greece (June 7).

After once again missing out on the World Cup, the “Squadra Azzurra” is in a period of transition. A number of young players are expected to take on more responsibility in the future — and Inácio, who has recently enjoyed a rapid rise in Dortmund, appears to be one of them.

It was only at the end of April that the forward was handed his first start in the 4–0 win over SC Freiburg, and he impressed right away. BVB coach Niko Kovac was full of praise for the youngster afterward. “The kid had a great debut today. He did really well,” the 54-year-old told DAZN, before adding: “He’s going to bring us a lot of joy. He’s a huge talent.”

Contract until 2029: BVB ties top talent Inácio down long term

In the weeks that followed, Inácio continued to earn praise. Despite his young age, the Italian even developed into a regular starter at times. A special moment came on the penultimate Bundesliga matchday, when he scored his first professional goal in the 3–2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

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A possible nomination for Italy’s national team would now mark the next major step in the Dortmund player’s career. Inácio has already come through all of Italy’s youth national teams from U15 to U19 and could now skip the U21 level entirely. Particularly noteworthy: the attacking player also holds Brazilian citizenship. With a first senior national team call-up, Italy would therefore also be sending an important signal in the race for the highly sought-after talent.

For Borussia Dortmund, too, this development is a positive sign. Just a few weeks ago, Inácio extended his contract early until 2029. If the youngster now also makes a name for himself on the international stage, interest from other top clubs is likely to continue growing. Thanks to the long-term contract extension, however, BVB have already secured themselves early.

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