Former Brazil U17 coach Guilherme Dalla Dea says Juventus have signed ‘an absolute talent’ in Kaio Jorge and feels he ‘in some ways resemble Ronaldo’.
The 19-year-old has arrived in Turin for his medical and to complete his move to the Italian giants, who reached an agreement to sign the player for a deal worth €3m including bonuses.
His former coach at the international youth level has praised the Santos player and believes he will be a ‘revelation’ for the Bianconeri in Serie A.
“Juve have signed an absolute talent,” Dalla Dea told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “In some ways he resembles Ronaldo the phenomenon.
“He has speed and technique, he can be lethal one-on-one, and he already has the character to fit Juve.
“He will be the revelation of the Bianconeri and in Serie A. Juve have certainly secured a talent for the future. It’s really a coup.”