According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Torino defender Gleison Bremer will become eligible to play for the Azzurri as his wife will apply for an Italian passport.
Bremer was named Best Serie A Defender for 2021-22 by Lega Calcio and is one of the most sought-after centre-backs in Europe. He has recently extended his contract with Torino until 2023, but will likely leave the club in the summer, with the Granata looking for a sale in the region of €25-30m.
According to Gazzetta, Bremer could change both club and country in the next few months as his wife Deborah Claudino will apply for an Italian passport.
She was born in Brazil but has Italian ancestors, so she can apply for Italian citizenship. Once she obtains it, Bremer will do the same as the Brazil-born defender is keen to get an Italian passport as well.
According to the report, Italy coach Roberto Mancini is closely monitoring the situation, although it remains to be seen whether Bremer will accept to play for Italy. The 25-year-old has never played in any Brazilian youth team and, of course, he has never made his senior debut with La Seleçao.