Wiafe impresses at Genoa: Juventus and Roma monitoring talented midfielder
Eighteen-year-old Samuel Wiafe has caught the eye at Genoa in the opening weeks of the season, drawing interest from major Italian clubs and national team scouts.
Samuel Wiafe continues to make headlines. Since arriving at Genoa in the summer transfer window, the 2008-born midfielder has made the most of the opportunities offered by Daniele De Rossi, featuring regularly and displaying qualities that have not gone unnoticed by observers. Juventus is keeping close tabs on him: the Bianconeri had previously evaluated the youngster, considering a development path through their Next Gen before a potential step up to the first team. Roma has also entered the picture in monitoring his progress.
The top clubs' interest is fuelled by his convincing displays against Roma and Venezia, where he started both matches. His development through Italian youth structures, despite his family's Ghanaian roots, places him among the national team prospects worth investing in. Leonardo Bonucci, who works alongside commissioner Roberto Mancini, personally watched one of his performances at the Ferraris. The teenager falls within the radar of the Italian national team as a prospect for future development.
For now, however, the most sensible path remains continued football at Genoa. Wiafe must solidify the foundations laid in these early months and confirm the qualities shown so far. Juventus, thanks to solid relations with Genoa and the player's representatives, remains watchful. A situation to monitor in the coming months, though without any expectation of imminent developments.