Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali said Manuel Locatelli has the ‘characteristics’ to play for Juventus or Manchester City.

The Neroverdi director was asked about the future of Locatelli, who has impressed since he arrived from Milan in August 2018.

The 23-year-old Italy international has been linked with Juventus and Manchester City and Carnevali believes he has the abilities to play for the giants.

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali said Manuel Locatelli has the ‘characteristics’ to play for Juventus or Manchester City.

The Neroverdi director was asked about the future of Locatelli, who has impressed since he arrived from Milan in August 2018.

The 23-year-old Italy international has been linked with Juventus and Manchester City and Carnevali believes he has the abilities to play for the giants.

“My hope is that it’s a great club,” Carnevali told Tuttosport. “Whether it’s Juve or City or others of global value, I don’t know.

“He deserves it and has the characteristics to aspire to play there.”

Locatelli has played 23 games in Serie A this term, contributing two goals and two assists for the Neroverdi, who sit ninth in the table after 25 games.

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