Caprile becomes Albanian citizen: what could happen with the national team

Cagliari goalkeeper Caprile has obtained Albanian citizenship through his partner's heritage, potentially opening the door to international selection by Albania.

Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile has officially acquired Albanian citizenship due to his partner's Albanian origins. Previously called up by Italy under Gattuso but never capped, Caprile could theoretically now be selected by Albania, currently managed by Italian coach Rolando Maran. The Albanian federation is gathering information on his eligibility under FIFA rules before exploring his availability.