U.S Teen Matteo Ritaccio Signs Professional Contract With Liverpool

The 18-year-old midfielder from Long Island, NY joined the EPL club's youth academy last year. He had a seamless transition to Europe from the U.S as he holds an Italian passport.

Luis Miguel Echegaray | Nov 12, 2019

U.S Teen Matteo Ritaccio Signs Professional Contract With Liverpool /

New York born and U.S youth player Matteo Ritaccio has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool, per the club's website. The 18-year-old midfielder from Long Island joined the EPL club's youth academy last year and started the season well before suffering a leg injury but he should return to action in the new year.

matteo-ritaccio-liverpool — Liverpool FC

Ritaccio, a hard-tackling player, was first seen by Liverpool scouts as a 13-year-old during a U.S training camp. His move to Europe had no issues as he also holds an Italian passport.

He made the ranks through BW Gottschee.

Published Nov 12, 2019

LUIS MIGUEL ECHEGARAY

Luis Miguel Echegaray is a reporter, producer and head of Latino/Spanish content with Sports Illustrated. He is also an adjunct professor at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.