Justin Oboavwoduo is an English attacking midfielder who can also play up front as a striker. The 19-year-old made a move away from Manchester City in January earlier this year.
The Italian giants signed the England youth international for £2.59 million, with a 25% sell on clause for Manchester City, and a contract lasting until 2028.
The attacking starlet drew attention after scoring five goals and providing one assist in six appearances for City in Premier League 2. One goal in the EFL trophy in a 5-1 thumping of Oldham attracted the 36 time Scudetto winners. Now currently playing for Juventus Next Gen, the youngster has scored once in his nine appearances.
How Erling Haaland Influenced Justin Oboavwoduo's Development
During his time at City, Oboavwoduo learnt from the best and in an interview went onto say: “I look at Erling, how he moves in the box. He's a really good player to be able to see his movements and take ideas from.
"You obviously pick up on the analysis that the manager does for his movements, how they look to find him and how he occupies the centre-halves to help create space for others. Sometimes he's not too involved, but it's for the benefit of the team.”
Oboavwoduo Impresses During Juventus Pre-Season
Oboavwoduo was one of a long list of young players who have been training with the men's team this summer and the 2006 born attacker was brought on at half time against Basel and impressed.
Spalletti told media after the game that the group had been training twice a day and executed the patterns of play that his side had been working on.
The young Englishman completed 19/20 passes and put two out of his three shots on target including forcing a great diving save from Mirko Salvi in goal.
The 19-year-old recovered the ball superbly in the friendly, recovering it four times in just 45 minutes. His instinct to attack space and gaps between the midfield and defence shone through and raised the Juventus fans to their feet.
The once considered best talent at the Sky Blues' academy is now impressing in Italy and with four more friendlies available to the public, Spalletti will continue in trusting Oboavwoduo ahead of the tough Serie A season.
What's Next For Oboavwoduo At Juventus?
After getting to grips with Italian football in the past months, the Manchester born attacker will be hoping for first team football.
A loan move is possible but a promising season for Juventus Next Gen in Serie C could see his path to the first team under Spalletti open up.
Oboavwoduo will need first team football in the next two seasons to progress into the Juventus squad, with Milik recovering from multiple injuries and being 32, Spalletti may look to replace him in house rather then go into the market for a new striker.
