Giuseppe Rossi, 20 hopes his impact on the spanish league will grant him the oppertunity to step up from U21 level into the senior Italian squad.

“I have not given up on the dream although I know it will be very difficult,” said the 20-year-old.

He cetainly has the talent and at only 20 has a long career ahead of him.

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After his shock move from Manchester Utd in the summer Rossi is loving life in the Spanish League. The 20 year old has had massive success already scoring 7 goals in 10 games before an injury. He has since recovered and played one game. He hopes to continue his amazing goal scoring achievements.

“”My objective is to win a trophy with Villarreal in the New Year. I came here because I believed that this team could win things.” he said.

Some of the big Italian clubs have started to take interest in the Italian-american striker. However Rossi is happy for the moment where he is.

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  • Age: 20
    DOB: February 1st 1987
    Place of birth: Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
    Role:Striker
    Squad No.:19
    Year Club App. Goals
    04 Parma 0 0
    04- Manchester Utd 5 1
    06-07 Newcastle Utd (loan) 11 1
    07 Parma (loan) 19 9
    07- Villareal 10 7

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