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18-year-old Palma switches to Italy, called up to replace injured Mancini
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The 18-year-old Udinese defender switched international allegiance from Germany to Italy and earned his first Azzurri call-up as cover for injured Mancini.
Matteo Palma, 18, has completed a change of national team representation from Germany to Italy. The Udinese defender has been called up to the Italy squad for the first time, brought in to provide cover after Gianluca Mancini was ruled out through injury.
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UK timesStrong3 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by Corriere dello Sport, 15:00.
- r/soccer
- Mundo Deportivo
- Corriere dello Sport
- Italy calls up another son of immigrantsMundo Deportivo
- 18-year-old Palma switches to Italy, called up to replace injured Mancinir/soccerThis article
- Mancini calls up Palma to replace injured ManciniCorriere dello Sport
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