MALTESE YOUNGSTER MATTIAZ ANCILLERI BEGINS TRIAL WITH SERIE A CLUB SASSUOLO

Mattiaz Ancilleri, the 16-year-old captain of Valletta FC’s U17 squad and a standout for Malta’s national youth team, has officially begun his trial with Italian Serie A side U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. Born in 2009, Ancilleri plays as a central midfielder and is widely regarded as one of Malta’s brightest football prospects.

Following weeks of scouting and negotiations, Sassuolo invited Ancilleri for a one-week trial to evaluate his talent at the highest level. During this period, he will train alongside Sassuolo’s youth setup and feature in a friendly match, offering him the chance to demonstrate his technical ability, vision, and leadership qualities.

This opportunity represents a major milestone in Ancilleri’s budding career and underlines the growing recognition of Maltese football talent in Europe. A successful trial could pave the way for a professional pathway in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

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