Lorenzo Colombo is ready to return to AC Milan and get a spot in the first team, according to SPAL president Joe Tacopina.
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Colombo spent last season out on loan at SPAL in Serie B last season where he scored six league goals, and the decision was made to send him to Lecce in Serie A for the current campaign so he can get some top flight experience.
The 20-year-old has made 22 league appearances for Lecce this season and he has found the back of the net four times, with two assists. One of his goals was a screamer that secured a draw away at Napoli.
Our recent update revealed that Milan are happy with Colombo’s development and will likely keep him in the first team next season given Zlatan Ibrahimovic could retire and Ante Rebic could be sold.
Tacopina spoke during an interview with The Italian Football Podcast and he was asked what impressions Colombo left from his time with the Ferrara-based club.
“He is ready for Milan. I had him last season at SPAL. I knew his talent was a different level talent. He will be a national team player soon. He was only 19 last year, only a kid. AC Milan should bring him back. He’s such a good kid, never says a dramatic word just works so hard,” he said.
“I still stay in touch with him on occasion. I tried to bring him back to SPAL ahead of this season again but he said he was going to Lecce. He is going to be something special.”
