Here is all you need to know about Gianluca Prestianni, the Argentine talent, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona fighting to sign for as his games videos go viral
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are once again tied for a battle after their 3-1 Spanish Super Cup Final clash but this time, it’s not on the pitch. The two European giants are engaged in a battle off the pitch in the signing of a 16-year-old talent Velez winger Gianluca Prestianni.
The teenager has been under Tha Blaugrana’s watchful eye for a long, as well as on Real Madrid’s radar.
Who is Argentina footballer Gianluca Prestianni, his age, career stats, games, contract, release clause, club, videos
🎥 Gianluca Prestianni Highlights
‼️ FC Barcelona are interested in signing the 16 year old.
— Barça Spaces (@BarcaSpaces) January 16, 2023
Gianluca Prestianni, only 16 years old, with this goal for Argentina U17 vs. Uruguay. Diego Placente the coach.🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/U6JtZJ2a8a
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) July 13, 2022
Pestrianni, who at the age of 16 has already made his debut with Velez’s first team, is currently being closely watched by Real Madrid and Barcelona.
After becoming the third-youngest player to make his debut in the Argentine top division, after Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero, Pestrianni’s next challenge is to earn a regular berth in Velez’s first team.
Who is Gianluca Prestianni?
The 16-year-old Gianluca Prestianni Gross, an Argentine professional football player for Vélez Sarsfield, was born on January 31, 2006.
Prestianni made his professional debut for Vélez Sarsfield against Estudiantes on May 24, 2022, in a Copa Libertadores game. Prestianni has competed for Argentina at the under-17 level internationally.
The 16-year-old attacker is one of Argentina’s top futures and his quicker son pitch is the reason that has caught the attention of leading European teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The young winger, who rose through the ranks at Velez, made his reserve team debut last year before being promoted to the first squad lineup this season. Prestianni has made six appearances for the Argentine team, contributing to one goal.
Gianluca Prestianni transfer news
According to the source, to retain the services of the young Argentine, the Catalan giants will fully fulfil the player’s €3 million release clause.
This news comes just a few days after it was announced that Lucas Roman, another young Argentine sensation, had been obtained by the Blaugrana and would be joining the Barcelona Athletic set-up.
Although the club and Spanish media have yet to confirm Prestianni’s alleged signing, reports from Argentina assume that the 16-year-old attacker could soon be a member of Barcelona.
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