Agent Enzo Raiola Predicts Teenage Inter Milan Defender ‘Ready To Play With The Senior Team This Season'
Raiola spoke with Italian outlet Derbyderbyderby.it about Coacchi's future. He gave his outlook on the 18-year-old's future and even the possibility of a departure on loan.
Young Inter Milan defender Matteo Cocchi is a player with his future in the balance this summer.
The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakout season with the Nerazzurri's Primavera, or Under-20, side.
Therefore, it seems as though Cocchi is ready to take the next step. He will be playing senior football next season.
Where that will be, however, is the big question. There will be no shortage of opportunities.
Cocchi could play for Inter's Under-23 team next season. The Nerazzurri are setting the team up in order to give exactly that kind of opportunity to players from their youth academy.
However, on the other hand, it could also be possible that Cocchi goes out on loan next season.
Raiola: 'Matteo Cocchi Ready To Play With Inter Milan Senior Team'
MANZANO, ITALY – AUGUST 06: Matteo Cocchi of Italy in action during the International Friendly match between Italy U19 and Slovenia U19 at Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Morigi on August 06, 2024 in Manzano, Italy. (Photo by)
Matteo Cocchi's agent Enzo Raiola commented that 'I've always received praise for Matteo from the Inter management.'
'He's certainly a young player with the potential to make a name for himself in the first team this season,' the agent added.
'Particularly considering Chivu coached him in the Primavera team. And therefore already knows him very well.'
'However, we're evaluating his situation,' said Raiola. 'I think he's ready to play with the 'big boys.''
'Inter have an Under-23 team now,' he noted. 'I want to try to understand whether the right choice is for him to stay or not.'
'If there are better options for him to play at, we'll definitely evaluate them.'
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