Davide Petrucci of Roma has been dubbed the new Francesco Totti, and Manchester United has just signed the 16 year old. Reportedly the Serie A giants will only receive £200,000 for the attacking midfielder. United will also cover Petrucci’s trips to and from Italy to visit family and have even offered his father a job as a gardener at Old Trafford.

“Going to play for the strongest club in the world is a great opportunity for me” said Petrucci. “It was hard to say no, even though I am a Roma fan and would have gladly stayed with them throughout my career, United have offered my father Stefano a job as a gardener and he will accompany me“ 

Petrucci added: “A month ago Roma offered me a contract on the minimum wage and they did not say how long it was for.” “I asked for a bit of time to consider it, as United’s offer had already been made, but they gave me just three days.”
“Roma closed the door on me while United opened another. They could have valued me more highly.”

I have never seen the kid play but if he has been dubbed the new Francesco Totti, it’s a hell of a bargain. Only time will tell if Petrucci has what it takes to live up to the expectations placed on him at such an early age.

What do you guys think, Good or bad buy?

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