In a sensational turn of events, Cristian Volpato will head to the United States to link up with the Socceroos just two weeks out from the World Cup.
The Italy-based attacking midfielder has been added to Tony Popovic's train-on squad and will join the pre-camp in Los Angeles, ahead of the international against Mexico on Sunday morning (AEST).
Volpato, who was born and raised in Sydney and played his junior football at Sydney United 58, Sydney FC and Western Sydney before moving to Italy, represented Italy at U19 and U20 level.
The 22-year-old, who has scored seven goals in his three seasons with Sassuolo after two seasons with fellow Serie A club Roma, said in March he was "waiting for Italy" to select him for the senior side, who subsequently failed to qualify for the World Cup.
