Liverpool and Barcelona among several European giants chasing 18-year-old starlet

Numerous top European clubs, including Liverpool and Barcelona, have shown interest in 18-year-old Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo

Top European clubs, including Liverpool and Barcelona, have expressed interest in signing the Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo. The 18-year-old defensive midfielder has already broken into the senior team for the Brasileiro Serie A club Corinthians.

The Brazil U23 is already physically well-built, standing at 1.85 meters in height, he has surpassed his peers. His physical stature combined with his graceful style of play already makes him a valuable asset for the Corinthians side.

Moscardo excels at controlling the play on the ball, showing a combination of composure with strong decision-making even under pressure. The 18-year-old has the ability to navigate through tight spaces with quick movements and agility.

The Brazilian’s main priority is shoring up the spaces and covering the backline as a defensive midfielder. He is not afraid to commit fouls as long as it disrupts the opponent’s rhythm.

The 18-year-old’s height and strength combined with his proficient tackling ability help him in one-on-one duels on the ground or aerially.

Moscardo has the ability to initiate counter-attacks by swiftly regaining possession and progressing forward with the ball. The 18-year-old shows immense maturity and intelligence to create a fast offensive transition for his team. The Corinthian wonderkid has already appeared in 21 matches for his club in his relatively young career.

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(h/t Liverpool Echo) reported that several European giants including Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Newcastle are after Moscardo’s signature. These clubs are reportedly ready to engage in a fierce bidding war to secure the services of the 18-year-old wonderkid.

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Furthermore, scouts are sent by these clubs to evaluate his potential, and Barcelona is eager to secure a deal. Chelsea have already made contact with the player’s representatives while the Reds have expressed their interest in the youngster.

As the battle for his signature intensifies, Moscardo is definitely one of the highly-rated prospects in South America right now. The 18-year-old has the potential to make a significant impact on Europe if he decides to move. Stephan Bajcetic is one of the rising defensive midfielders and has already featured in multiple games for the Reds. Only time will tell whether Moscardo can impress Liverpool for them to add another defensive midfield prospect to their ranks.