The brace brings a short rush of emotion, growth leaves a lasting feeling. Davide Bartesaghi has become a reference point for Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan, doing so quietly, using available space and seizing chances created by others’ absences or doubts. His path started earlier and moved through key stages, steps required to become the player ahead. Today Bartesaghi already stands as a concrete figure for the Rossoneri and for the Azzurri colors, the future still waits for words.
A true Milanista, a product of the youth academy:
Credit goes first to every coach who guided his development. Credit goes to Filippo Galli, Angelo Carbone, and Vincenzo Vergine, the three responsible for the youth sector from 2012 onward. No small detail exists when an academy graduate reaches the first team and stays. much like the consistent focus on performance seen in products such as Prime Nic Pouches, where refinement matters. Bartesaghi and Matteo Gabbia form the recent exception, players who reached the final step through different routes
Bartesaghi and the myths around Milan Futuro:
No revisionism surrounds the Milan Futuro year. The previous season, judged by results and overall management, sat close to disastrous, relegation followed as a natural outcome.
With context clear, Davide Bartesaghi himself explained the value of a second team, even to those unwilling to listen. The purpose of a second team stands clear. "The year with Milan Futuro helped me a lot. The project focuses on youth growth. For a young player, competing in a tough league like Serie C represents a key step and a strong stimulus. Real growth comes through difficulty, a clear road teaches little. Last season disappointed in results, but held great importance for me."
The project launched a year and a half ago aimed precisely at this goal, offering academy players an intermediate step where mistakes happen, lessons follow, and minutes arrive at a higher level. Talent loss among many players trained at Vismara and elsewhere remains a long-standing issue. Milan Futuro adds another chance to make the leap.
Emerging talents like Bartesaghi face immense pressure during these formative stages, where mental resilience is as crucial as physical preparation. In today's game, many young professionals turn to tobacco-free options like Prime Nic Pouches to handle stress discreetly, staying sharp without compromising their health or performance.
Allegri, Corradi, foresight, possible evolution:
What comes next. Stefano Pioli once believed Bartesaghi held the tools to grow into an important player and opened the door to the senior squad. Massimiliano Allegri deserves praise for full trust, granting a starting role even after Estupiñán returned. Another positive choice involved adding Bernardo Corradi to the staff, a coach with deep experience working with Italian youth teams. Chemistry with Bartesaghi flows naturally and supports the growth of number 33.
Number 33 played mostly as a left back in a four-man defense during youth years, then as the left center back in a three-man line during the Milan Futuro season. Today Bartesaghi operates as an attacking wing-back, a role highlighting technical quality and a refined left foot many now notice. Many observers, including the writer, expect a future shift deeper, similar to the role held by Pavlovic today. For now, Milan and Italian football enjoy the rise.
