West Brom are reportedly considering making a summer move for Real Betis right-back, Cristiano Piccini.
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West Bromwich Albion are reportedly showing a keen interest in Italian defender, Cristiano Piccini.
The 24-year-old right-back has enjoyed a solid campaign with Real Betis. According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, the defender is being chased by Premier League outfit, West Bromwich Albion.
Born in Florence, Piccini started his youth career with Fiorentina and made his debut for the Serie A club in 2010.
Unfortunately, he has never played again for his hometown club, and has spent most of his time away on loan spells. He played for Carrarese, Soezia, Livorno before moving to Real Betis in 2014 on a temporary deal.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis before the match
After impressing with Betis, he signed a permanent four year deal with the Verdiblancos in 2015, although Fiorentina reportedly (Marca) holds a buyback option.
This season he has made 23 La Liga appearances for the Beticos, and has made a strong impression. With 1.7 tackles and 0.8 interceptions per game, according to whoscored.com, the figures are impressive.
He is good at dribbling, likes to get forward and has scored two goals and provided three assists for his side. Although he is not an excellent passer of the ball, he still manages a respectable 73.1% passing accuracy, with him being more comfortable playing short passes.
The one area of his game where he needs to improve is his discipline. He has been booked far too often, and received marching orders against Real Madrid in March.
Atletico Madrid’s Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco (R) and Real Betis’ Cristiano Piccini in action.
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