SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Kayode: Italy call-up found out after Chelsea win
Michael Kayode discovered his first Italy call-up on his phone after Brentford's 3-0 win over Chelsea.
M. Kayode
player
Age
22
Position
Defender
Club
Brentford
Nationality
Italy
Key stat
63 apps, 2 goals, 3 assists for Brentford
What happened. Michael Kayode learned of his first senior Italy call-up after Brentford's 3-0 win over Chelsea. He also confirmed Nigeria approached him but he never considered switching national teams.
- Kayode is one of ten potential debutants called up by Roberto Mancini for Nations League games against Belgium, France and Turkey.
- He scored the winner in the Euro U19 Final against Portugal, helping Italy win the trophy for the first time.
- Brentford made his move permanent for €17.5m after an initial €500,000 loan from Fiorentina.
“I didn’t know about the Italy call-up before the game; I found out at the final whistle, on my phone.”
— Michael Kayode
Kayode could make his Italy debut in the upcoming Nations League matches, aiming to build on his youth success.
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