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Originally posted by doherty doherty wrote:

Id be fairly sure that Inter or any other Italian club are not ignoring talents in their underage set ups? Im sure if they are good enough they break through. Or are loaned out and play at different levels wherever that might be.

They're quite well known for academy/youth players not making into thier senior team or how difficult of a path it has been. Their own fans also criticise the club for this.


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Another hattrick after 2 goals last week. Way to good for his level. I am def concerned Inter will destroy his progression. Thry don't give youth a chance at all. He should leave if he doesn't get one soon to a ckub that will get him playing senior football.

Just hope he's playing in the upcoming U19 games as I'll be at a couple of them in Ferrycarrig Park.

Was playing first-team football with adults in Shamrock Rovers a couple of years ago. 

Now he's playing with children.  

How many of the 60-odd Academy products that Inter have ever makes a first-team appearance?  

I'm guessing maybe 1 every four years' worth. 

Not great odds for development at a club like that. 

Wasn't Ryan Nolan the pick of the bunch and captain for their academy (primavera team) not so long ago?
He was, but wasn't his career severely impacted by injuries?
He failed get a look in at Serie C level before being free agent for a bit til surprising move to Getafe. It was there he picked up injury day before his supposed debut. He flopped badly before that. Can’t blame injury for his demise

He's scored at Ibrox now so it's back on the upCool
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Originally posted by doherty doherty wrote:

Id be fairly sure that Inter or any other Italian club are not ignoring talents in their underage set ups? Im sure if they are good enough they break through. Or are loaned out and play at different levels wherever that might be.

You'd be wrong. Inter's youth development record is absolutely terrible.
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Some amount of experts on Italian youth football. Amazing.
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The appeal of Inter is the top class coaching. If he is good enough he'll get either cameos or a decent loan to showcase his talents.  Which if he impresses then the more mid level clubs will take interest. The lad is what still 18? It's no rush for him to be playing high level senior football right now let him develop. Young players develop in different ways the same route doesn't work for all. 

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Originally posted by horsebox horsebox wrote:

Some amount of experts on Italian youth football. Amazing.

You don't need to be. Inter's youth development issues are well known and have been raised on numerous occasions since a couple of ex-Ireland internationals who now work as football agents started encouraging young Irish players to go to Italy.

Willy Gnonto got out of Inter (and Italy) at 18 for the sake of his career development. So it's not too soon for the likes of Zefi to be considering his options if he wants to kick on.


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Its obvious he is too good for the level he is playing at the moment & another season of the same would stagnate his development. Should be looking at a loan next season imo..not sure where Inter send their good prospects for a season though.
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His contract is up in 14 months. I would expect they will have to make him an offer soon with an upgraded squad position... promotion to mens football. I would leave otherwise/anyway.

Serie B is not a quality league. He would be best going to a place like Brugge or a good dutch team if it is a loan.

I would personally try and get the hell out of there though Gnonto style.

There is supposedly an attitude problem too so who knows. Ridiculous talent either way and potential to be out best player and plays in positions we are so light in.

Reports now are Newcastle are interested... Bad move too imo. Brighton are the perfect team for all our players LOL




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