João Pedro needed FIFA permission to change national
eligibility after playing for Brazil at Under-17 level.
He turns 30 two weeks before Italy’s next game in the World
Cup qualifying playoffs on March 24. The European champion plays at home
against North Macedonia. The winner advances to play at Portugal or Turkey five
days later.
If selected, João Pedro could join Brazil-born teammates
Jorginho, Emerson Palmieri and Rafael Tolói in the squad.
João Pedro already gained Italian citizenship while playing
for Cagliari since 2014.
He has scored nine goals in 19 games this season for a team
struggling in 19th place in Serie A.
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