Nicolo Barella is having his best memory in Italy's shirt at EURO 2024

Nicolo Barella is having a great time as his personal and professional life is filled with joy. During April and May this year, Barella not only welcomed his first son, but also made a strong impression on the pitch with memorable achievements.

On April 22, Barella helped Inter beat AC Milan in the 6th consecutive derby, helping the Nerazzurri win the Scudetto. Not stopping there, the 27-year-old midfielder has just signed a new contract with Inter until 2029, becoming the highest-paid Italian player in Serie A.

However, perhaps his biggest mark was the decisive goal that helped the Azzurri beat Albania 2-1 in the opening match of EURO 2024. After the match at Signal Iduna Park, captain Luciano Spalletti hugged and kissed Barella as a way of paying tribute to the best player of the match.

Before EURO 2024, the midfielder born in 1997 had just recovered from a right thigh injury. Barella never thought he would have to sit out this tournament even though he could not train with the team for about 10 days. The Inter star returned to the training ground on Thursday and quickly convinced Spalletti with his good form.

When placed alongside Jorginho, Barella repaid the coach's trust with an excellent performance. Not only did he score the decisive goal that helped Italy win, the Nerazzurri star showed his outstanding ability to control and coordinate the ball (105/108 accurate passes).

Midfielder Nicolo Barella celebrates after scoring against Albania. Photo: AFP — Nicolo Barella celebrates after scoring against Albania. Photo: AFP

Barella’s difference lies not only in his scoring ability but also in his fighting spirit and leadership. When he first played at Signal Iduna Park in 2019 under the guidance of Antonio Conte, Barella was a young player from Cagliari with little top-level experience.

Conte once emphasized the immaturity of Inter's squad at that time: "Except for Godin, none of us had ever won anything. In difficult matches, who should we rely on? Barella, who we had just signed from Cagliari, or Sensi, who had just moved from Sassuolo?".

Nearly 5 years later, Barella has proven his class and continues to strive every day. The 27-year-old player has twice entered the top 30 of the “Golden Ball” award and has become one of the pillars helping the Italian team overcome difficulties.

The beautiful goal against Albania completely eliminated doubts about Barella's fitness. Besides, this goal is especially meaningful when the midfielder born in 1997 dedicated it to his newborn son.

The past period has not only been a memorable one for Barella but has also confirmed his position as a top player for Italy and Inter Milan. He is not only a leader on the pitch but also has the ability to change the game. Barella is good at everything on the pitch from recovering and controlling the ball, to scoring goals.

Nicolo Barella was the boss of the midfield against Albania. Photo: Nazionale Italiana di Calcio

Barella's future is bright with a thriving career and a happy family by his side. These successes will certainly motivate the Inter midfielder to continue to strive and achieve more in his career.

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