Inter midfielder Thiago Motta claims he has spoken to Italy boss Cesare Prandelli about playing for La Nazionale.
The 28-year-old Brazilian has Italian citizenship and is eligible for a call up as an oriundo.
"I have spoken with Prandelli and it made be happy," Motta said.
"I don't know if I will be called up but if it happens I will be very happy.
"I've had many joys in football and this would be another one.
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta claims he has spoken to Italy boss Cesare Prandelli about playing for La Nazionale.
The 28-year-old Brazilian has Italian citizenship and is eligible for a call up as an oriundo.
"I have spoken with Prandelli and it made be happy," Motta said.
"I don't know if I will be called up but if it happens I will be very happy.
"I've had many joys in football and this would be another one.
"I was born in Brazil but my family has Italian origins and I have been in Europe for 15 years.
"I feel like I have become a more complete player since I came to Italy."