Rising Juventus star idolises Man City star Kevin de Bruyne

Juventus starlet Fabio Miretti has pinpointed Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne as his role model.

The 18-year-old made his debut for the Italian giants against Salernitana, prior to the international break and the Juve youngster is said to be amongst the most exciting prospects in Italian football. Prior to his maiden appearance for the senior squad, he has been a regular for their U23s, making 25 appearances in Serie C, chipping in with three goals and four assists.

A central midfielder by trade, Miretti has made nine appearances for the Italian U19 set-up. But most impressively of all, after steering Juventus into the UEFA Youth League semi-final with a win over Liverpool, he was likened to World Cup-winner Claudio Marchisio, who became a bonafide legend for the Turin side during his career.

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"Pavel Nedved has been my role model since I was a child. I was four years old and I liked him so much," he told Tuttosport via Football Italia.

"Now, I mostly look to Man City ’s Kevin de Bruyne. What impresses me is his technique, but also his vision.

"He always knows where to pass the ball. He is a champion, a complete midfielder under every aspect."

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