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'New Messi' Pellegri reveals why he chose Monaco over Juve & Arsenal

Italian wonderkid Pietro Pellegri has explained that Monaco's famous talent for youth development persuaded him to choose the club over a host of top European sides.

Monaco completed the signing of 16-year-old Pellegri from Genoa for a reported fee of €25 million on Saturday.

The forward, who was linked with Serie A champions Juventus as well as Arsenal, has agreed a long-term deal at Stade Louis II.

And, according to the youngster, the chance to follow in the footsteps of former Monaco whizzkids such as Kylian Mbappe was irresistible.

Pellegri told Monaco's website: "I am very happy to join Monaco.