Vavassori, Palermo's striker winning over Mancini
The 2005-born winger owned by Atalanta is shining in Serie B under Inzaghi's management, with seven goals in twelve appearances. His name is already circulating in Italian national team circles.
Dominic Vavassori is establishing himself as one of Serie B's most promising talents this season. The striker arrived at Palermo on loan from Atalanta last summer and has secured a regular starting spot in Pippo Inzaghi's 4-2-3-1, primarily deployed on the right wing. His record speaks volumes: seven goals and three assists in twelve matches across league and cup, with four of those strikes coming in the last three Serie B games.
Vavassori's trajectory reveals international roots from childhood. Born to Polish and Brazilian parents, he was adopted by a family from Bergamo and developed his skills through Atalanta's academy system. Last season he tallied eight goals and five assists with the Under 23 side in Serie C, before earning his Serie A debut in the final minutes of Fiorentina-Atalanta. A brief but meaningful introduction to top flight football, paving the way for his move to the second tier.
National team attention is building quickly. Already part of the Italian Under 21 setup after featuring in a friendly last June, Vavassori could catch Roberto Mancini's eye, given the coach's track record of identifying young talent regardless of competitive level. He hasn't made the cut for November's Nations League fixtures, but his rapid development could shift the picture in coming months. The choice of representing Italy appears already made, though Brazil and Poland remain available options.