1 hour ago1 hr Manuel Locatelli (born 8 January 1998 in Lecco) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive or central midfielder for Juventus FC and the Italy national football team. Known for his composure on the ball, accurate passing, tactical intelligence, and ability to dictate the tempo of a match, he is regarded as one of Italy's top midfielders. Locatelli began his youth career with Atalanta BC before joining AC Milan, where he made his senior debut in 2016. After impressing at US Sassuolo Calcio, he earned a move to Juventus in 2021, becoming a key figure in midfield and later one of the club's leaders. Internationally, Locatelli debuted for Italy in 2020 and played an important role in the country's triumph at UEFA Euro 2020, scoring twice in the group-stage victory over Switzerland national football team. He was part of the squad that lifted Italy's first European Championship since 1968. As of 2026, he remains a central player for Juventus and has extended his contract with the club through 2030.
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