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Federico Macheda’s Father: My Son Can Be Manchester United’s Marco van Basten
The Man Utd starlet is fond of the former Milan hero and his father hopes he can follow in his footsteps.
Rome-born striker Federico Macheda shot to fame last weekend as he netted Manchester United's crucial winner against Aston Villa to take the Red Devils back to the top of the Premier League.
Macheda’s efforts have grabbed plenty of column inches in Italy and his father, Pasquale, has spoken of his joy and his son’s ambitions in an interview with Tuttosport.
“I am very happy with Federico’s goal. Manchester United gave us everything and we will be always grateful to this club,” he stated.
“‘Kiko’ is still a big fan of Lazio and when we go back to Rome we try and go watch the Biancocelesti. Federico loves the great Marco van Basten and I truly hope he will manage to follow in his footsteps.”
The 17-year-old striker controversially joined the Premier League giants from Lazio in 2007 because Italian Football Federation (FIGC) rules prevented underage players from signing professional terms. His father has not ruled out a return to the peninsula in the future.
“Of course all Italians miss their country, but now Kiko needs to work and grow up,” he noted.
“When his contract expires in 2011, we will see whether some Italian club will want to call him back.”
Vince Masiello, Goal.com
WTF. He surely wouldn't backstab another team... This guy is already looking like he could be like Ronaldo in more ways than one.
. Hopefully it's bull$hit.
The Man Utd starlet is fond of the former Milan hero and his father hopes he can follow in his footsteps.
Rome-born striker Federico Macheda shot to fame last weekend as he netted Manchester United's crucial winner against Aston Villa to take the Red Devils back to the top of the Premier League.
Macheda’s efforts have grabbed plenty of column inches in Italy and his father, Pasquale, has spoken of his joy and his son’s ambitions in an interview with Tuttosport.
“I am very happy with Federico’s goal. Manchester United gave us everything and we will be always grateful to this club,” he stated.
“‘Kiko’ is still a big fan of Lazio and when we go back to Rome we try and go watch the Biancocelesti. Federico loves the great Marco van Basten and I truly hope he will manage to follow in his footsteps.”
The 17-year-old striker controversially joined the Premier League giants from Lazio in 2007 because Italian Football Federation (FIGC) rules prevented underage players from signing professional terms. His father has not ruled out a return to the peninsula in the future.
“Of course all Italians miss their country, but now Kiko needs to work and grow up,” he noted.
“When his contract expires in 2011, we will see whether some Italian club will want to call him back.”
Vince Masiello, Goal.com
WTF. He surely wouldn't backstab another team... This guy is already looking like he could be like Ronaldo in more ways than one.