According to a recent report by the Italian news outlet Alfredo Pedulla (translated by ESPN), Manchester United are among a whole host of clubs interested in securing the signature of Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gianluca Busio. The same source has also mentioned that the Red Devils will face competition from Fiorentina and Inter Milan in pursuit of the United States Under-17 international.
Busio’s Majestic Rise In The Major League Soccer
However, it is worth noting that Busio holds an Italian passport which could give the Serie A clubs an edge in the race to land him in the coming years. The talented teenager came through the youth ranks of Kansas Academy before going on to make his first-team debut last year.
The 17-year-old has enjoyed an incredible season at Kansas City as he put in some impressive displays under Peter Vermes’ tutelage. Busio has featured in 31 matches for the American outfit this term, scoring four goals while providing two assists in all competitions.
The young midfielder is currently an integral member of the United States Under-17 team having featured in four matches for them thus far (stats via transfermarkt). He was also a part of the US squad that qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup which was held in India back in 2017.
What Are The American Whizkid’s Best Attributes?
Busio has terrific balance and shows enough agility to make some driving runs from midfield. The North Carolina born youngster is a powerful runner with the ball and is also quite good in the air. The Kansas City hotshot can retain possession well for his team and can also contribute by scoring or creating a few goals from midfield. At such a young age, he has shown a lot of maturity to prove his worth at the highest level of US soccer.
Is Busio A Gem In The Making?
Busio could choose to follow on the footsteps of his international compatriot Christian Pulisic by sealing a move to England. The MLS prospect has the potential to be nurtured into a world-class midfielder someday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will do well to bring him to Old Trafford, but it does not seem like he is ready to taste Premier League football just yet. The American starlet is still quite a raw talent and would need time to develop and fulfil his true potential.
However, it could prove to be a decent coup for Man United in the long-run as Busio is undeniably a prospect worth looking out for in the future. He is a star in the making and might even end up becoming a US legend.
