Juventus' super-kid Fagioli is praised by Braida: "He's just like Pirlo."

Former AC Milan and Barcelona transfers chief Ariedo Braida is full of praise for Nicolo Fagioli.

The midfielder scored the winner for Juventus against Lecce on Saturday.

Braida, now in charge of Cremonese, told Tuttosport: "I never had any doubts about his class, but last year I also got to know a boy with the desire to learn and this is fundamental. If you combine talent with right mentality, then you can think of affirming yourself at the top.

"His evolution closely resembles that of (Andrea) Pirlo, who went from number 10 to a low playmaker. Probably the best shows him in front of the defence in a two-man midfield."

He added: "I am publicly launching an appeal (laughs): if you need someone who makes him play more regularly, Cremonese is willing to sacrifice!"