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A 14-Year-Old Manuel Locatelli Left Brilliant Facebook Message To Ricardo Montolivo In 2012

A 14-Year-Old Manuel Locatelli Left Brilliant Facebook Message To Ricardo Montolivo In 2012

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Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Four years ago, AC Milan prodigy Manuel Locatelli was posting on Ricardo Montolivo's Facebook page saying: "I want to be just like you" - Now, the 18-year-old sensation is replacing his idol in Vincenzo Montella's starting XI.

Locatelli, who scored two goals with his first two shots on target for AC Milan this season, is widely regarded as one of Europe's biggest prospects but the following Facebook post has reminded us of how far the youngster has come in just a short space of time.

At the age of 14, he was part of Milan's famous youth system. It was clear that Locatelli was determined to succeed at Rossoneri and was soon promoted to the first team squad during the 2015/16 season.

At the age of 18, the midfielder scored a vital winner against Juventus.

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Locatelli is quickly establishing himself, along with Gianluigi Donnarumma, as huge assets to a young Milan squad.

Here's a throwback to when Locatelli commented on Ricardo Montolivo's Facebook post:with the iconic words:

"I want to be just like you"

Manuel Locatelli comments "I want to be just like you" on Riccardo Montolivo's Facebook page when he was just 14 back in 2012
Manuel Locatelli comments "I want to be just like you" on Riccardo Montolivo's Facebook page when he was just 14 back in 2012


The Italy U19 captain replaced Montolivo when Milan went 3-1 down at home to Sassuolo. He then proceeded to score a stunning equaliser with his first shot.

Montolivo has since been injured but Locatelli has filled in for the 31-year-old with ease.

A huge prospect.

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