[misha]

Manchester United Football Club youngster Giuseppe Rossi admits he would like to play for AC Milan at some stage of his career.

Big things are expected of the former Parma youngster this season, as he gets set to push for a regular place in the Reds side following the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy.

However, the 19-year-old does not envisage he will be at Old Trafford for the rest of his career, after telling Gazzetta dello Sport of his desire to return to Italy, preferably to Milan.

"My dream is to come back to Italy where there is a more technical and tactical football," Rossi said. "I have a liking for Milan, my idol was Marco van Basten.”

[Captain Ambro]

I think mentality is one of the most important aspects for a player. Poor mentality is what is holding players like C. Ronaldo, Rooney and Ibrahmovic back... Just look at Messi and Cesc these guys not only have the talent, but they also have great mentality! And that's a huge part of football IMO. By the looks of it, this kid Rossi has got it all!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Agree, I'm very impressed with those two guys. Hope Rossi will become just like them, preferebly at Milan! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[misha]

New Italy coach Roberto Donadoni says he will keep a close eye on the progress of Giuseppe Rossi after the Manchester United starlet impressed for the country’s Under-21 team on Tuesday. The striker is highly thought of at Old Trafford and will be hoping to make a telling breakthrough for the first team in the coming months after the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Rossi, who joined United from Parma back in 2004, has already started the new season in impressive form by earning the plaudits in his first ever Under-21 game as Italy drew 0-0 with Croatia. The watching Donadoni, who took over the reins at The Azzurri following their World Cup triumph, admits he was impressed by the Red Devils starlet and will be watching his progress closely during the coming months.  “Rossi is a really interesting player,” Donadoni told Rai TV.  “He had quality and he’s a really good level player.  “I didn’t expect this, he’s a guy I’ll surely follow also for my national team.” Rossi rejected the chance to join the USA senior squad before the World Cup, as he qualified for Bruce Arena’s side after being born in New Jersey, and could now land his dream Azzurri call-up sooner than expected. Sir Alex Ferguson has already signalled that the 19-year-old could have a prominent part to play at Old Trafford this season by refusing to allow him to join West Brom on loan. Your hopes for rossi this season please