Fiorentina sporting director, Fabio Paratici, commented on the recent impact of the young Lorenzo Paratici, his son, after his hat-trick in the Youth League match against Roma Primavera. In an interview broadcast by DAZN, Paratici underlined the importance of carefully managing compliments towards a young talent in development, highlighting that, despite the brilliant performance, his son is still a player in Fiorentina's youth squad and must be treated with the same severity as all his peers.
According to Paratici, Lorenzo has shown that he has considerable potential, but his growth must occur gradually. “At this age you have to be easy with compliments,” he said, adding that the evaluation of the youngster is that of a Fiorentina Primavera player, not of a player already consolidated in Serie A. The “severity” he refers to is understood as discipline and constant commitment, fundamental elements for transforming a promising talent into a high-level professional.
Lorenzo's hat-trick took place in a crucial Youth League match, where Roma Primavera were looking to consolidate their position in the group stage. The youngster scored three goals in quick succession, demonstrating technical ability and game vision that surprised spectators and coaches. Despite the performance, Paratici reiterated that the success should not be interpreted as a definitive result, but as a positive signal to be cultivated with patience and consistency.
The sporting director also referred to the wider context of Fiorentina, where the team is working to strengthen its squad in view of the upcoming Serie A matches. “I am happy that Lorenzo has this kind of moment,” he declared, indicating that the promising young player is a key element for the future of the team, but that his evolution must be monitored carefully.
Looking to the future, Paratici hinted that Fiorentina will continue to invest in youth training, maintaining a balanced approach between recognition of individual abilities and team discipline. The young Lorenzo Paratici, with his recent hat-trick, is now under greater attention from the management and coaches, who intend to integrate talent into the senior structure gradually, following Fiorentina's philosophy of sustainable development.