Goal takes a look at a group of young players who could be about to make a name for themselves over the course of the next few months
The new Serie A season is just hours away and fans are excited to see their club's latest big-money signings in action.
Perhaps even more satisfying for a supporter, though, is seeing a young player flourish when given the opportunity on the grandest stage.
But who should you be looking out for when the teams are named on opening weekend? Goal breaks down some of the top talents the Italian top flight has to offer in 2019-20…
GettyEbrima Colley | Atalanta
While Atalanta prepare for their first Champions League campaign, the star of their pre-season campaign has been 19-year-old Gambian midfielder Ebrima Colley.
Able to play as either a central playmaker or as a winger, he has contributed five goals ahead of the new campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini's side.
AdvertisementGettySebastiano Esposito | Inter
Despite the likes of Roma showing an interest, 17-year-old striker Sebastiano Esposito will remain at Inter for the new campaign as he looks to make a breakthrough at San Siro.
Having already caught the eye of Italy coach Roberto Mancini, the forward made his senior debut last season and could be involved against Lecce on Monday as the Antonio Conte era gets under way.
GettyGianluca Gaetano | Napoli
Having scored 19 goals for Napoli's Primavera last season, attacking midfielder Gianluca Gaetano remained steadfast in his desire to stay at the San Paolo rather than be loaned out elsewhere.
Hirving Lozano's imminent arrival from PSV could push the 19-year-old further down the pecking order but he believes that he will catch Carlo Ancelotti's eye before the end of the campaign.
GettyDejan Kulusevski | Parma
Parma moved quickly to sign 19-year-old Swede Dejan Kulusevski on loan after he helped Atalanta win the Primavera Championship in 2018-19.
Originally a defender, he has matured into a promising central midfielder whose dribbling ability means that he is as comfortable in the final third as he is on the edge of his own penalty area.