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Venezia technical director confirms club is nearing deal for USMNT midfielder Busio

The newly promoted Serie A outfit are on the verge of signing a talented teenager currently on the books of MLS club Sporting Kansas City

Venezia technical director Paolo Poggi has confirmed that United States midfielder Gianluca Busio is coming to the club ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Busio has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence since joining Sporting Kansas City in 2018, establishing himself as one of the most promising young talents in MLS while also earning a place in the USMNT.

The 19-year-old is currently starring for his country at the Gold Cup, but is set to embark on a new challenge in Europe when the tournament ends, with Serie A new boys Venezia poised to secure his services after already completing a deal for American midfielder Tanner Tessman recently.