Lazio Primavera midfielder Marco Bertini was one of the surprises of the Auronzo di Cadore pre-season training camp.
As reported by Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport (via LazioNews24) earlier today, the 18-year-old Italian midfielder impressed everyone during the retreat in Auronzo, most notably coach Maurizio Sarri and his staff.
The Italian teenager is now enjoying a few days of rest before re-joining the Primavera team for their training camp in Celleno.
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Bertini will be at the disposal of Primavera coach Alessandro Calori, but he can be promoted to the first team if needed.
The 18-year-old Italian has shown his ability to play as both a defensive midfielder and a regista, and is tied to Lazio until 2024.
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Bertini signed a three-year contract with the Biancocelesti back in January, his first professional contract, and the club believe that he can be a key player in the future.
The teenager made 29 Primavera 1 appearances last season, for a total of 2448 minutes. In that time, he scored one goal and provided three assists.