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Italy head coach, Luciano Spalletti, has included Nigerian-born midfielder, Michael Folorunso in his final 26-man squad for the Euro 2024 tournament.<\/p>\n

Folorunso was born in Italy to Nigerian parents and was eligible to represent both countries.<\/p>\n

Spalletti had originally called up 30 players for the Coverciano training camp last week<\/p>\n

Folorunso spent the 2023\u201324 season on loan at Hellas Verona from Napoli.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old scored five goals and provided an assist in 34 league appearances for Hellas Verona.<\/p>\n

The former Bari player was handed his maiden invitation by Spalletti in March.<\/p>\n

He was on the bench for Venezuela and Ecuador.<\/p>\n

Italy are in Group B along with Spain, Croatia and Albania.<\/p>\n

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