Italy U21 winger admits to Balotelli inspiration and would ‘jump at’ chance to join Milan

Paris FC winger Luca Koleosho has admitted that he grew up an AC Milan fan, suggesting a desire to play for them one day.

Koleosho is actually on loan from Burnley in the Premier League, but their relegation to the Championship means that a summer of uncertainty awaits for them and for the 21-year-old wide man, who was born in the United States to an Italian-Canadian mother and Nigerian father.

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Having grown up in Spain, Koleosho represents the Italian U21 team with whom he is a team-mate of Davide Bartesaghi. Throughout his career, he shone for Espanyol and Burnley before moving to Paris FC, but he dreams of a move to Milan in the future it seems.

Journalist Alessandro Schiavone interviewed the young winger for MilanNews and asked him about how he became a fan of the Rossoneri from a young age.

Id it true that you’re a Milan fan?

“I liked some Milan players like Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, Pato and all those players. And especially Balotelli when he was at Milan. Mario was one of my favourite players. I’ve always liked Milan.”

Don’t you like Leao?

“Of course I do! I’ve really liked Leao since he arrived at Milan with Zlatan and contributed to the Scudetto. I’ve followed him ever since, and for me, Leao is a role model!”

As a winger, do you look up to him?

“Yes, when I see him play, he inspires me. I always watch his YouTube videos, the highlights, his skills, his goals… so much stuff!”

You’re a right winger but you also often play left… maybe one day you could follow in his footsteps?

“Yes, it would be wonderful to be his heir. If I had the opportunity to go to Italy, I’d jump at it. I’ve always supported Milan… they’re my favourite club in Serie A. Forza Milan!”