Soccer-Locatelli relishing childhood Italy dream before contemplating his future

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup Qualifiers Europe - Group C - Bulgaria v Italy - Vassil-Levski Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria - March 28, 2021 Italy's Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

ROME (Reuters) - Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli says he is focused on fulfilling his childhood dream of representing Italy at a major tournament, but admits he will have big decisions to make on his future after European Championship.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Juventus by the Italian media recently after another impressive campaign with his club, which earned the former Milan playmaker a call-up to Roberto Mancini’s Italy squad for the Euros.