Carlo Ancelotti has predicted a future for him when he grows up. And if one of the best coaches in the world says so, then there is to believe it. Probably, Gianluca Gaetano will also believe that, from this year, he has joined the staff of the first team. "He will work with us every day, but then he will continue to play with the Primavera," said the coach before leaving for the United States, where the boy will have the chance to be able to measure himself against the phenomena of Barcelona. "Incredible, I never thought I'd be in a situation like this. After doing all the retirement with the first team, now I will have the opportunity to play against Barça, an incredible feeling, I seem to dream, "said the young midfielder who is just 19 years old.

CONVINCING - Ancelotti followed him also last season, in the Primavera championship, where Gaetano was one of the protagonists. A remarkable return, which first earned him the debut in Serie A (2 appearances) and then also a match in the Coppa Italia. In short, the coach has kept an eye on him and at the beginning of June he decided to convene him for Dimaro's withdrawal. And it was in those days that Gianluca gave all of himself, completely convincing the technician about the quality of his qualities. And he also convinced Aurelio De Laurentiis who announced his confirmation. "Gaetano will stay with us, we will not loan him to anyone, Ancelotti prefers to make him mature with him," the president said before the American tour.

GREAT EMOTIONS - I'm the ones Gaetano is rehearsing. His companions put him at ease and his first thanks goes to them: "They were exceptional, they welcomed me great, without making me feel the emotion of living in contact with champions like them". Then, the midfielder talked about the progress made so far. "We are doing a great job, in training we try so many things that, then, we apply during the games with good results, I think. I'm Neapolitan and I'll give all of myself for this shirt. Excited for Barcelona? For me, everything has incredible, until a few months ago I played with the Primavera, now I can challenge Suarez and Messi's Barcelona ”. A dream that will come true only in part, because the Argentine champion remained in Barcelona because he was injured. Nothing is lost, anyway. There is always the Champions League draw that could give Naples and the young Gaetano the thrill of challenging Messi and his companions.