Young Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has achieved a significant milestone in his career by helping Parma secure promotion to Italy's top flight, Serie A. The 20-year-old played a crucial role in Parma's promotion-clinching match against Bari, which ended in a 1-1 draw, securing their return to Serie A after three seasons in the second division.
Parma currently leads Serie B, sitting three points ahead of Como and seven points ahead of Venezia. The team's promotion was sealed as one of the top-two finishers in the league, guaranteeing their automatic promotion to Serie A.
Circati, who has been dubbed 'il Muro' (the Wall) by Parma's social media team, is now set to embark on the next phase of his career in Italy's top flight. The rising centre-back will likely attract interest from various clubs in the transfer market following his impressive performances for Parma.
The Socceroos have a rich history of players in Serie A, with notable names like Mark Bresciano, Vince Grella, and Paul Okon having successful stints in Italy's top division. Circati will be looking to follow in their footsteps and make a name for himself in Serie A.
Several other Australian players are also making waves in European leagues, with players like Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe on the verge of promotion to the German Bundesliga with FC St. Pauli. Additionally, Massimo Luongo and Cameron Burgess are close to securing Ipswich Town's Premier League status for next season.
While Circati's future looks bright in Serie A, Australian football fans will be eagerly watching the progress of their players across various European leagues as they continue to make their mark on the international stage.
