A special recruit in the eyes of Juventini supporters. Twelve years after the departure of the legend Alessandro Del Piero to Australia (then to India), it is his daughter who joins the Bianconeris. “Del Piero returns to Juventus: Dorotea, Alex’s daughter, joins the Juventus U17 women’s team,” the club announced on Monday on its social networks.
For several years now, the Del Piero family has resided in the United States, in Los Angeles. Most Italian children grew up there. After a few seasons contested on the American continent, Dorotea returned to Italy. At 15, the striker will now play under the orders of Luca Scarcella, with the Juve U17s.
A role model: his father
Joining the Turin club at just 15 years old could allow Dorotea to achieve the same feats as her father, even if they seem difficult to achieve. “Alex” played 19 seasons with the Old Lady, playing more than 700 matches for more than 200 goals in all competitions, just that.
His daughter, also an attacker, does not yet wear No. 10 like her father, but No. 7. It will take a lot of work, rigor and talent for Dorotea if she wants to have the same track record as her father, that is to say six Serie A, a Champions League, among others…
Original article published on RMC Sport
