Federico Bernardeschi is a fine young talent. The boy from Carrara emerged out of Fiorentina’s youth academy system, and he is steadily establishing himself as one of the rising stars in world football.
The 22-year-old La Viola’s trequartista-turned-wingback has made a huge impact under Paulo Sousa, and his progress has caught the attention of some of Europe’s heavyweight clubs, including the likes of Manchester United.
Bernardeschi is a versatile player, who started off his career as #10, playing mostly off the main striker. But it is under Sousa, who has given him a lot of game time, and used him in various positions, he has excelled.