Leaving AS Roma in the summer of 2017 when he was only 17 years old, Davide Frattesi was quickly considered to be part of the future with no less than 56 caps in the Italian youth classes since the U17s (9 goals scored). Passed by loans from the side of Ascoli, Empoli or Monza, he has taken a step for two seasons now by becoming essential within the workforce of Sassuolo. The reward for a long-term project for one that still cost 5 million euros six years ago.
Author of 11 goals and 4 offerings in 72 matches with the Neroverdi, Davide Frattesi seems more decisive than ever and has grown in thickness since 2021. His coach Alessio Dionisi, who has made him an essential cog in his team, has moreover did not hesitate to advise him to go to the upper floor when he was questioned by TMW : “everyone can see it. He finished very well in the national team, he is a player we really appreciate. I think the time has come when he can and should also aspire to other stages. He deserves it for what he did, he’s not the only one, but you ask me about him and I’ll tell you.”
Matured
Having become an Italian international for a year, the midfielder has also asserted itself as a holder during the last rally. If he could not avoid the 2-1 defeat against Spain in the semi-finals of the League of Nations, he knew how to be decisive against the Netherlands (3-2) with a goal and an offering allowing to snatch a fine third place. “I felt that Mancini trusted me and I hope I managed to give it back to him in the best possible way” he had also dropped after the meeting. Rising star of Italian football, Davide Frattesi will undoubtedly animate the transfer window this summer.
The player under contract until June 2026 has also been linked to Brighton where his former coach Roberto de Zerbi plays, but the latter put an end to the rumor: “Frattesi is a top player, but we are looking for a player with different characteristics.” Acclaimed by his various coaches, Davide Frattesi is unanimous, but also with Italian leaders. Indeed, as revealed by Gazzetta dello Sporthis training club AS Roma, but also Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli, but to different degrees.
Sassuolo claims 35M€
Sassuolo’s position is clear, 35 million euros is expected by the management of Neroverdi. As for Napoli, it looks complicated as the Partenopei want to extend Piotr Zielinski first and foremost and won’t necessarily advance for the 23-year-old. As for AC Milan, it is also unlikely. The Rossoneri have already signed Ruben Loftus-Cheek and are targeting Yunus Musah (Valencia) as well as Tijjani Reijnders (AZ Alkmaar). Integrating Lorenzo Colombo who shone in Lecce and who pleases Sassuolo could nevertheless be an argument. Juventus also have reason to doubt. Adrien Rabiot has extended and the loan returns of Weston McKennie, Arthur Melo and Denis Zakaria block the midfield. If the Vecchia Signora appeals to the player and has good relations with Sassuolo, its economic situation and the priority of reducing its workforce are obstacles to the operation.
The two main tracks that remain therefore lead to AS Roma and Inter Milan. Davide Frattesi’s training club, AS Roma has an advantage. Having 30% on a possible sale of the player, the Romans could thus benefit in a certain way from a reduction. If they line up and raise 35 million euros, they would thus recover 10.5 million euros in the operation. A significant financial advantage. Especially since AS Roma has also just sold Cristian Volpato and Filippo Missori to Neroverdi for 10 million euros, which is a good economic boost for the future. Corriere dello Sport explains that an offer of 30M€ (21M€ by withdrawing the percentage of AS Roma) was proposed by the Giallorossi but refused by Sassuolo.
José Mourinho’s team would therefore be in the process of refining an assembly to meet the requirements of the Neroverdi and this could go through a loan with a compulsory purchase option. Inter Milan is also not lacking in arguments and is working on a loan with an option to buy by integrating a player into the operation. Evaluated between 8M€ and 9M€, Samuele Mulattieri who shone with Frosinone (12 goals and 4 offerings in 29 Serie B matches), could enter the operation. Inter Milan want to sell their striker directly to Sassuolo, but could raise the price of Davide Frattesi’s transfer to around 40 million euros. The battle has only just begun for the new darling of Italian football.
