Italy legend Andrea Pirlo has named a former teammate as the best younger player he has ever seen throughout his career.
Andrea Pirlo has enjoyed a fabulous 20-year career to date, including spells at both Milan clubs and Juventus.
The Italian revealed that Juventus star Paul Pogba is the most talent youngster that he has played alongside during his illustrious career.
"Pogba is the best youngster I have seen. We understood he was a great player from his first training session," Pirlo told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He was skinny but his legs allowed him to be everywhere. Now he is bigger and stronger."
Pirlo also questioned the attitude of today's young stars and believes most are more interested in the limelight than anything else.
"Now a youngster trains with the first team and they think they have made it. The most important thing is to be there and take pictures," Pirlo added.
"There are some (who are more professional). (Juventus defender) Daniele Rugani is one, while (Fiorentina forward) Federico Bernardeschi is a serious professional, though, I don't know him as well.
"People say that youngsters don't play in Italy but look at (16-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper) Gianluigi Donnarumma. If you are good enough, you will play."
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The former Juventus maestro is now applying his trade in the USA with New York City FC in the Major League Soccer.
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