A constantly growing path: from Vismara to Milan Futuro
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Cappelletti takes his first steps in the Rossoneri youth sector and makes his debut in 2023 with the AC Milan Under 17. The following season sees him starring in Under 18: 27 appearances, 1 goal and 3 assists in 2370 minutes overall. Numbers that certify a growing impact in the offensive phase.
The leap in quality comes in the current year with the Milan Futureled by Massimo Oddo. Cappelletti played in Serie D 32 games, realizing 2 goals and 4 assists. Important data for a full-back, especially considering the impact he had in a competitive and physically very demanding category.
In the last round of the championship, against Castellanzese on the 33rd day, he served two assists decisive for the goals of Magrassi and Branca, confirming the excellent form. Already in the first match of the season, when he was still attached to Giovanni Renna’s Primavera, he provided the assist for the second goal of Simone Lontaniimmediately demonstrating personality and quality.
From a technical point of view, Cappelletti acts primarily as right back in a four-man defence. He has good running, precision in crosses and the ability to accompany the action. At the same time he doesn’t neglect the defensive phase: he knows how to read situations, returns punctually and handles one-on-one situations. Its characteristics suggest a possible evolution as full-length exterior, just like what happened to Bartesaghi in the transition from Milan Futuro to the first team, despite playing in the opposite lane.
Contract renewal and the national team
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The Milan he believes strongly in him. In February 2024 he signed his first professional contract until 2026, but already in January the renewal until 2027: a clear signal of the club’s desire to focus on the 2007 class as one of the most promising prospects in the academy. Cappelletti is represented by the GR Sports agency of the attorney Giuseppe Riso, a very active reality on the Italian scene, which also looks after the interests of Chaka Traore And Lorenzo Ossola.
On the international front, the path is equally significant. The CTAlberto Bollini he debuted it with the Under 19 in the 4-1 win against Albania on 5 August. He subsequently took part in three other friendly matches between August and September against Albania, Germany and the Czech Republic. Overall, in the various Italian youth selections, he collected 32 appearances.
The comparison with Bartesaghi
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The comparison with Davide Bartesaghi was born from a series of analogies: both grew up in Vismara, both capable of interpreting the role in a modern key, both decisively launched into the Rossoneri project. This year Bartesaghi was promoted to the first team by Allegri almost as a surprise, making a total of 30 appearances with 2 goals and 1 assist. Cappelletti he dreams of retracing the same trajectory on the opposite flank.
Naturally, talking about consecration today would be premature. However, consistency, determination and technical quality make Cappelletti a possible “crack” for the future of Milan. If he maintains this level of growth and continuity, the final step to the big leagues may not be that far away.
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