Inter Milan starlet Leonardo Noah Bovio has been called up to join the Italy U-17 squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

According to FCInterNews, Italy head coach Massimiliano Favo has included the Nerazzurri teenager in his 21-man squad for the tournament.

Meanwhile, the team will gather on Monday, 27 October, in Novarello and complete five training sessions over three days.

Then, they will travel to Doha on Thursday, 30 October, with their opening fixture scheduled for Monday, November 3.

Inter Milan Teenage Defender Leonardo Bovio Makes Italy U-17 FIFA World Cup Squad

Leonardo Noah Bovio Inter Milan
TRIESTE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 09: Leonardo Noah Bovio of Italy U17 in action during the International Friendly match between Italy U17 and Spain U17 at Stadio Nereo Rocco on September 09, 2024 in Trieste, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Qatar will host the 20th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with Germany defending the title.

Meanwhile, Italy failed to qualify for the last tournament. Therefore, they’ll have an added motive to shine in Qatar.

Drawn in Group A, alongside Qatar, South Africa, and Bolivia, they’re the favorites to progress as group winners.

It’s worth noting that Bovio is the only Inter Milan player included in the squad.

Curiously, of the 21 players on the list, 18 are plying their trade in Italy.