Gabe Biancheri, an 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward born in Wales to a Canadian mother and Italian father, is training with Canada's national soccer squad at the Canadian Shield Tournament. He is weighing his international allegiance options, having previously represented Wales and been contacted by Italy, while also being eligible for England.
Manchester United teen Gabe Biancheri gets acquainted with Canadian program
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Gabe Biancheri, an 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward born in Wales to a Canadian mother and Italian father, is training with Canada's national soccer squad at the Canadian Shield Tournament. He is weighing his international allegiance options, having previously represented Wales and been contacted by Italy, while also being eligible for England.
- 1 Gabe Biancheri born in Wales to Canadian mother and Italian father.
- 2 Spent nine years at Cardiff City FC.
- 3 Joined Manchester United at 16, signed first pro contract in September 2023.
- 4 Represented Wales at 2023 UEFA U-17 Championship and UEFA U-19 qualifying.
- 5 Italy contacted him last year.
- 6 Currently attending Canadian Shield Tournament as a training player with Canada's squad in Halifax and Toronto.
- 7 Missed Welsh U-21 side's 4-0 loss to Norway on Friday.
- 8 Canada faces Ivory Coast at BMO Field on Wednesday.
- Biancheri missed a Welsh U-21 game
- He is weighing a significant career decision
- Canada is evaluating him as a potential player
What: Gabe Biancheri, a Manchester United academy player, is training with the Canadian national soccer team to explore his options for international allegiance.
When: Currently (training with Canada), 2023 (UEFA U-17 Championship, UEFA U-19 qualifying), last year (Italy contacted him), Friday (Welsh U-21 loss), September 2023 (signed pro contract), September (2027 UEFA U-21 qualifying).
Where: Canada (general), Halifax, Toronto (Canadian Shield Tournament camp), Wales (birthplace, represented at youth level), Italy (father's origin, contacted him), England (grandmother's origin, played against Jamie Knight-Lebel), Birmingham (grandmother's birthplace), Calgary (mother's birthplace), Florida (mother moved there), Sicily (father's origin), Cardiff City FC (previous club), Manchester (lives with host family), BMO Field (Canada vs. Ivory Coast game).
Why: Biancheri has multiple international allegiances due to his parents' and grandmother's origins, and he is exploring his options for his senior international career. He wanted to test himself at a big club like Manchester United.
How: Biancheri is attending a training camp with Jesse Marsch's Canadian squad as a training player. He is considering a one-time switch with FIFA if he chooses Canada.