News
Nations League, Italy's young talents deliver
Recent international matches showcase a promising generation of defenders and forwards who could shape Italian football's near future.
Michael Kayode
ClubBrentford
PositionTerzino destro
Born2004 · 22 y/o
WhereAbroad
In 203026 y/o
Value (Transfermarkt, Jul 2026)€40M
Market value trend (€M)
2026-042026-07
National team caps
Under 1912 (1 gol)
Under 2110
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Editorial
The courage of youth: Italy finds its face again
Baldini's Under-21s rout Poland to reach the Euros, Mancini's Italy is reborn in four games. The common thread is the youngsters.
News
Mancini builds on youth: Kayode and Pio Esposito among the selected
The national team coach relies on a rising generation of talents. Among the names are Kayode, Romano, Doumbia, Vergara and the Esposito brothers.
Transfers
Kayode starts in London derby as Italy continues monitoring young talent
Italian left-back features in the starting XI for Brentford-Chelsea clash. Henderson returns to the squad.
Performance
Mancini names four debutants: Kayode and Kouadio get their chance
The head coach calls up four players for their first senior appearance. A sign of renewal for the Italian national team's new cycle.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · September 18, 2026
National team movements and club updates: Under 18 call-ups, probable Serie B lineups, returns from Juve and opportunities for young defenders.
News
Kayode in the spotlight: Fiorentina fullback attracts European interest
Michael Kayode remains under the microscope of major European clubs. The former Fiorentina defender continues to attract interest from both Serie A and Premier League sides.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · August 23, 2026
Four updates on Italian young talents on the move: from the Premier League to Primavera contracts, through emerging profiles in Italy.
Transfers
Inter target Kayode, Romero set for Tottenham move
Inter maintain their interest in the young defender on the market. Meanwhile, news emerges about a potential Romero departure to the Premier League.
Transfers
Kayode, the young talent Juventus let slip away at 14
Michael Kayode represents a potential regret for Juventus, which decided not to invest in him during his teenage years. A story that highlights how difficult it is to predict the future in youth football.
Transfers
Inter's Palestra Move Falls Through: Focus Shifts to Cambiaso and Kayode
Inter's move for Palestra failed to materialize. The Nerazzurri are now considering Italian defenders including Cambiaso and Kayode, reinforcing their focus on homegrown talent.