At just nine years old, Pietro Tomaselli is being touted as the next big thing after clips of his considerable footballing skills have proved to be an internet sensation.
The Italian youngster is already being courted by a number of clubs in Serie A as well as a host of big names across Europe after several videos on his YouTube account went viral.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tomaselli started playing football at just five years of age and has been billed as a right-footed Diego Maradona.
In an impressive range of clips, the youngster can be seen demonstrating his prodigious dribbling skills and composed finishing, routinely rounding entire opposition back-lines and finishing off moves with a range of deft touches.
With thousands of views already, interest in the player is set to keep growing but only time will tell if Pietro Tomaselli has what it takes to make the leap from youth sensation to global star.
Check him out in action below and other videos on his YouTube page:
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