League A: four groups of four, six matches between September and November 2026. The top TWO of each group reach the quarter-finals (March 2027); final four in June 2027. February 2026 draw: Italy landed in Group 1 with France, Belgium and Türkiye.
| 2019 | Portugal |
| 2021 | France |
| 2023 | Spain |
| 2025 | Portugal (2-2, 5-3 pens vs Spain) |
A group of iron with France, Belgium and Türkiye: the first test of the post-Zenica rebuild, with the kids expected to claim the shirt.
Inter Primavera coach Chivu relies on young Italian prospects in the clash against Manchester City. Two emerging Azzurri talents in the spotlight.
Two Inter youth prospects are nearing agreement on contract renewals with the Nerazzurri. A sign of continuity in the club's young talent project.
Pisilli, Esposito, Cisse and Romano all score as Italy's youth team wins. Young talents' performances fuel discussions about the next senior national team project.
Young talents in the spotlight: from Florenzi's advice to the market moving between Italy and abroad, here's what's brewing.
A day full of insights from Milan to Serie B: young Rossoneri in the spotlight after the Torino clash, while second division brings an immediate surprise.
Between promising debuts in Serie B and C and news from the top clubs, the day offers insights on who is warming up in the lower categories.
Inter continues negotiations with Francesco Pio Esposito over a contract extension. Meanwhile, Leonardo Noah Bovio has completed his renewal agreement with the Nerazzurri.
The Granata club accelerates in the transfer market with two operations targeting the defensive line. The young Italian talent is central to the defensive strategy.
Analysis of Davide Bartesaghi's performances in his club's friendly matches in 2026. The statistics of the young Italian talent.
Colombo and Sia shine at Genoa, Comuzzo in Fiorentina's sights, Pessina injured at Monza. Latest market moves and signals from summer friendlies.
Pio Esposito heading towards Inter renewal, Marello shines in the Primavera and Vannucchi challenges his Fiorentina with Benevento.
The central defender could leave Florence. The Viola are eyeing the market to strengthen their backline with fresh talent.
The Inter player praises Esposito but sees the young AC Milan prospect as the future of Italy's attack. An assessment that fuels debate over the next generation of Italian offensive talent.
Sports analyst argues that Francesco Pio Esposito possesses the qualities to become Italy's starting forward and lift the team's overall performance.
The Fiorentina midfielder compares himself with his peers in the Italian youth generation and reveals the qualities he admires in his age-group rivals.
Rao joins Pisa on loan from Napoli, while Mancini banks on young talents Liberali, Leoni and Inacio heading towards 2030.
The Italian Federation is banking on a new generation of players under 21. Among the names being monitored are Samuele Inacio, Luca Reggiani, Marco Palestra and Francesco Pio Esposito, already promoted by Baldini.
After interest in Comuzzo, Torino targets Fiorentina's young defender Fortini. A fresh bid is coming soon.
The Rossoneri are working to revive the left-back, a key piece of Milan's youth project.
Fiorentina working on defensive moves with Comuzzo's departure. Interest emerges for Valdepenas and Joao Mario, while Fortini's situation remains to be clarified.
Market moves for young Italian talents heading towards 2030: from Padua to Milan, via Turin and Florence.
Analysis of Davide Bartesaghi's performance in seasonal friendlies. Data on goals and assists for the Rossoneri defender.
Fiorentina rejected 35 million from Napoli for young defender Pietro Comuzzo, later selling him to Torino at a lower valuation. A market shift that raises questions about Napoli's strategy.
Torino intensifies their interest in the young Lazio defender. The Piedmont club pushes forward in negotiations for the Italian centre-back.
Inter striker scores twice in friendly against Karlsruher. Young Primavera talent struggles to make an impact.
The Fiorentina forward cannot forget the goal scored against Juventus and looks forward to the upcoming season with confidence, aiming to contribute to the team's collective success.
Transfer movements for Italian talents ahead of 2030: from Esposito at Inter to Fiorentina's defensive dynamics.
The Spanish centre-back acknowledges Gabbia's crucial role in integrating Milan's young talents. Bartesaghi and Camarda among the teammates closest to the Italian defender.
The young Fiorentina prospect scored in the match between the senior team and the youth sector. A positive performance for one of the talents monitored by Italian Next Gen.
Francesco Pio Esposito heading towards contract extension with Inter. A significant signal for the continuity of the Nerazzurri's technical project.
Francesco Pio Esposito is on course for a contract extension with Inter. A move that strengthens the Nerazzurri's commitment to young talent development.
Transfer talks between Fiorentina and Sassuolo involve potential swaps featuring young talents. Defenders and forward prospects are at the heart of negotiations.
Lazio keeps Dominguez at the top of their defensive targets. Comuzzo emerges as the main alternative should the primary option fall through.
Francesco Pio Esposito steals the show in friendly match with an extraordinary performance: multiple goals using different techniques highlight the offensive completeness of Italy's next generation talent.
Inter begin preseason with a commanding 16-0 victory over SV Aasen. Francesco Pio Esposito leads the way with five goals, while Frattesi, Diouf and Iddrissou each score twice.
Inter thrashes opponents 16-0 in friendly. Francesco Pio Esposito scores five, while Topalovic and Diouf shine on the wing.
Five young Italians in the spotlight: from Fiorentina's Primavera to Serie B transfer news, from loans to final rehearsals towards 2030.
Lazio's pursuit of Dominguez hits a standstill as Lotito awaits news. Attention now turns to Comuzzo, a promising prospect on the capital club's radar.
Fiorentina faces the challenge of managing an excess of young talent in their squad. The key question involves market decisions for prospects like Giovanni Fabbian and Cher Ndour.
Atalanta's youth team edges past the Under 23 side with a 2-1 victory, providing valuable insights into the club's emerging talents. Honest Ahanor was among those in the spotlight.
Pietro Comuzzo remains one of the most closely watched talents in Italian football. The defensive prospect has attracted attention from multiple Serie A clubs, with Milan now monitoring the situation alongside Lazio.
Torino is preparing to strengthen its defensive line with an incoming transfer. The Granata have two young Italian talents in their sights: the final choice will fall on either Pietro Comuzzo or Niccolò Fortini.
Atalanta defeats its U23 side 2-1 in a match highlighting a 2006-born prospect with a brace. Samardzic and Ahanor also featured in Sarri's new 4-3-3 setup.
Mattia Mosconi faces a significant opportunity at Inter. The young Nerazzurri talent, alongside Francesco Pio Esposito and under Cristian Chivu's guidance, embodies part of Milan's future project.
Milan evaluates its wing strategy with Bartesaghi and Saelemaekers at the centre of tactical discussions. The Rossoneri are considering potential market reinforcements on the flanks.
Defender Mattia Mosconi has joined Inter's training camp, where he is closely observing Francesco Pio Esposito's development. Chivu embodies the model of growth towards international excellence.
Cher Ndour looks back without regret on his decision to leave Juventus. The striker recalls with pride his Youth League success and the goal scored at the Stadium as the most meaningful moments of his time with the Bianconeri.
Mattia Mosconi looks to Francesco Pio Esposito as inspiration for his development path. The Italian winger aims to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.
Andrea Natali shines in Europe, Leoni still sidelined, Comuzzo courted by rivals and young Fiorentina talents in the spotlight. The pieces of the 2030 puzzle continue to take shape.
Cher Ndour dismisses any regret about his time at Juventus. The striker recalls with particular emotion the goal he scored at the Stadium, despite the Youth League elimination.
Chelsea add another Atalanta prospect to their radar: Honest Ahanor becomes the latest target for the Blues, underlining the Premier League side's focus on Bergamo's emerging talents.
Fiorentina makes a move for Juventus's Joao Mario. Central defender Pietro Comuzzo could be part of a potential swap deal between the two clubs.
Juventus remains active in the transfer market with multiple negotiations underway. Among the scenarios being discussed is a potential swap involving Pietro Comuzzo, a defender monitored by our editorial team.
Five young talents in the spotlight: from Chelsea monitoring our prospects to Torino working on midfield, from Fiorentina pushing for Koleosho to injury concerns at Parma.
New Milan coach Amorim is plotting the Rossoneri's transfer strategy. Mazraoui is in the sights, while the futures of Estupinan and young prospect Bartesaghi are being clarified.
The young prospect declines the German move. Inter places trust in the 2006-born player as heir to the offensive talent pipeline.
Good news from Milan for young Rossoneri talents, while Inter eyes Iddrissou. Disappointment for Italy's Under 19 on penalties.
Cher Ndour reflects on his decision to turn down Juventus as a teenager: the Italian prospect later faced the bianconeri in a Youth League semifinal, eliminating them and scoring at the Stadium.
Plot twists at Milan with Camarda and Comotto secured, while Fiorentina builds its future with Comuzzo and company.
Torino sets its sights on Fiorentina's young defensive talents. Comuzzo and Fortini are among the names the Turin club is monitoring for future opportunities.
After Marco Palestra, Honest Ahanor could also be heading to the Premier League from Atalanta. The Bergamo club prepares another significant profit from its youth academy.
Coach Baldini voices confidence in Davide Bartesaghi's readiness for the Italian national team, endorsing one of the country's most promising young talents.
The Italian U21 coach has signaled a tactical approach designed to unleash the team's strengths in the upcoming Greece match. Two promising prospects, Ekhator and Ahanor, could earn valuable minutes.
Inter step up their pursuit of young Italian prospects with Francesco Pio Esposito and Marco Palestra under close observation. Negotiations ongoing with Udinese for creative attacking profiles.
Italy's U21 coach has already made his assessment of Pietro Comuzzo and Giovanni Fabbian, two prospects being closely monitored in the national team's renewal project.
Napoli has initiated negotiations with the representatives of Cher Ndour, winger at Fiorentina. The player has shown willingness to move to the Partenopei.
Benevento faces a critical decision regarding Francesco Pio Esposito, the young goalkeeper set to inherit from Alessandro Nunziante. A decisive moment for the future of this emerging Serie B talent.
Francesco Pio Esposito extends his scoring streak in the Azzurri jersey. Baldini's squad closes the friendly window with a second consecutive victory.
Davide Bartesaghi recounts the emotion of his Italy debut, highlighting the serenity conveyed by coach Baldini. A milestone that marks another step in the journey of Italian's next generation toward 2030.
Juventus strengthens its focus on Italian prospects for future development. Young talents Giovanni Leoni and Cher Ndour are among the club's market targets.
Baldini's Italy U21 secure a narrow victory over Greece, with Pio Esposito proving instrumental in the outcome. A disciplinary setback comes with Reggiani's red card.
Italy's top clubs remain active in scouting rising talents. Juventus is monitoring Giovanni Leoni, while Inter keeps tabs on Michael Kayode as a potential backup option if Palestra deal falls through.
Torino and Fiorentina strengthen their market partnership. Young talents Niccolò Fortini and Pietro Comuzzo are among those involved in the alliance.
Fiorentina's transfer activity under Paratici continues with a strategy that includes several Italian young talents. Among the names involved are Comuzzo, Ndour, and Koleosho, key pieces of the Viola project.
Mediaset Infinity retraces a crucial twelve months for Francesco Pio Esposito, one of Italian football's brightest young prospects. A season review that showcases the development of a talent firmly in the conversation for 2030.
Inter have turned down a substantial bid from Newcastle for Francesco Pio Esposito, deemed untouchable by the Nerazzurri. The young talent remains central to the club's ambitious project toward 2030.
The 2006-born centre-back, signed by the Reds for over €30m in summer 2025, is earning minutes in the Premier League alongside one of the best defenders of the modern era.
From his Inter debut to the Azzurri shirt: the 2005-born forward learned his trade next to Lautaro and Thuram and now leads the queue of Italy's future number nines.
From Leoni to Koleosho, 15 Italian under-23 talents already play in foreign leagues. Italian football's cultural revolution travels on budget airlines.