Serie A clubs send scouts to U20 World Cup hoping for surprise deals | OneFootball

The U20 World Cup begins tomorrow, and scouts of several Serie A clubs are travelling to Chile in search of fresh talent and potential bargain signings.

The tournament, which also features Italy, opens with South Korea facing Ukraine and Japan taking on Egypt.

Italy at the U20 World Cup

FERRARA, ITALY – MARCH 26: Cesare Casadei of Italy U21 during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and Turkey U21 at Stadio Paolo Mazza on March 26, 2024 in Ferrara, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Italy were drawn in Group D with Australia, Cuba and Argentina. The Azzurrini reached the Final two years ago, seeing Cesare Casadei, now a Torino midfielder, become the best scorer and the MVP in the tournament.

Showcasing some of the best U20 players worldwide, the event is expected to draw considerable attention from Serie A sides.

Serie A sends scouts to U20 World Cup

SASSUOLO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 21: Iacopo Regonesi battles for ball possession with Diego Moreira during the Elite League U20 match between Italy and Portugal on November 21, 2023 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

As reported by Calciomercato.com, Atalanta, Inter, Milan, Sassuolo, Fiorentina, and Parma are among the clubs that will have scouts on the ground in South America, keeping an eye out for the next big prospect.

With the financial resources of Italian clubs having declined in recent years, spotting young talents before Europe’s elite step in has become essential, and the U20 World Cup provides the perfect stage.