Gianluca Frabotta, a former Italy youth international, recently made a move to Albion after spending five years at Juventus. During his time at Juventus, he had 18 senior appearances, mostly in the 2020/21 season. Frabotta, who is 25 years old, signed a three-year contract with The Hawthorns.
After his time at Juventus, Frabotta had four loan spells with varying degrees of success. To gain more insights into the newest left-back for Albion, we spoke with Rav Gopal, a Juventus fanatic and the editor of www.footitalia.com.
When asked about his memories of Frabotta and thoughts on him as a player, Gopal shared that they first heard about Frabotta when he joined Juventus’ under-23 team from Bologna in 2019. He was seen as a promising prospect for the future. Gopal recalled how Frabotta made an appearance off the bench in a title-winning season before Andrea Pirlo took over as the coach in 2020.
Pirlo’s appointment as the coach was a bit of a surprise since he had no prior coaching experience. In Pirlo’s first game against Sampdoria, he decided to give Frabotta a chance, which shocked many fans. Despite his young age (20 or 21 at the time), Frabotta impressed everyone with his performance. Gopal vividly remembers that game and how Frabotta showed confidence on the field, thanks to the belief instilled in him by the coach.
It’s clear that Frabotta’s time at Juventus helped him grow as a player and gain valuable experience. His journey from Juventus to Albion shows his willingness to take on new challenges and continue developing his skills. As he starts this new chapter in his career with Albion, fans are excited to see how he will contribute to the team’s success.
In addition to his on-field performance, Frabotta’s attitude and work ethic have also been praised by those who have followed his career closely. His determination to succeed and his willingness to learn from every experience will undoubtedly serve him well in his new environment at Albion.
Overall, Frabotta’s move to Albion represents a new beginning for the young left-back. With the support of his teammates, coaches, and fans, he has the opportunity to make a significant impact and continue to impress with his skills on the field. As he faces new challenges in the Premier League, Frabotta remains unfazed and determined to succeed in this exciting chapter of his career.
