Camarda ‘never thought’ about being a ‘prodigy’

“I was ten, he was a world-class footballer,” Camarda said via TMW.

“I respected him as I respect him now; he’s somebody to take inspiration from for my career.”

Camarda is the youngest Serie A debutant, having made his first appearance in Italy’s top flight in a Milan home game against Fiorentina on November 25, 2023, aged 15.

“You want moments like this when you start playing. The first goal, the debut,” Camarda added.

Camarda: First Serie A goal a ‘starting point’

“These are the targets you have as a kid. Let’s say that to have reached it gives me great satisfaction. It’s a starting point, and I’m more and more motivated to go as high as possible. I’m here with the national team, and that’s what I am focused on. I want to bring the three points to my teammates.”

Italy have been lacking a consistent goal-scorer in recent years, and Camarda is seen as a potential starter for the Azzurri in the coming years. However, the 17-year-old insisted he’s never paid attention to outside noise.

Asked how he copes with expectations from being destined for greatness, he replied: “Honestly, I’ve never thought about it. I always live in the present, day by day. I try to improve for the club and the national team and do the best I can. It’s not up to me to say that I’m a prodigy. I try to isolate myself as much as possible from everything.”