Eddy Kouadio, the young defender of Monza, has been called up by coach Roberto Mancini for the next match against Napoli. The call-up, which follows his perfect performance in the Nations League, confirms the quality of the player, who has played eight games in eight appearances in the current season, becoming a key element of Ivan Juric's team. Monza will face a difficult challenge against Massimiliano Allegri's team, but Kouadio's experience, especially after the recent draw against Torino, makes him ready to give his all.
The young man, originally from Fiorentina, has been the center of attention of several English teams. According to Tuttomercatoweb sources, Brentford and Bournemouth show interest in the French talent. Brentford, in particular, have already acquired Michael Kayode from Fiorentina and have shown they are attentive to the Italian market, with the purchase of players such as Dean Huijsen recently.
Kouadio grew up in Fiorentina's youth sector, where he began to get noticed during the 2021-22 season. He participated in five Conference League matches and three in Serie A, proving to be a reliable and versatile defender. In Galloppa's Primavera, he contributed decisively to the Scudetto victory, scoring the decisive goal in the final against Parma.
Kouadio's future is still in question. Fiorentina, the player's owners, will have the final say on his destination. If Mancini's call-up were to consolidate his position in the national team, the foreign market could present more interesting offers. For now, the young defender remains the center of attention, ready to continue to develop both in Italy and, potentially, in England.