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René Mitongo continues to turn heads with his performances for club and country with AC Milan among his admirers.
According to a report from TMW, Mitongo is one of the most promising young strikers on the Belgian scene. Born in 2008 and currently in the Standard Liège youth academy, he’s a striker who won’t turn 18 until next January, but he’s already in the sights of several top European clubs.
This is especially true after his appearances for the Belgium U17 national team at the ongoing World Cup. The Red Devils bowed out of the competition in the round of 32 after losing to their peers from Portugal, but in the match against Fiji, Mitongo scored four goals in front of ‘many scouts’.
Milan among the admirers
According to the report, Juventus and Milan are closely monitoring the teenager, with the idea of bringing him to Italy to develop. The first team do need a striker, but it’s believed he would initially join Milan Futuro.
Mitongo is described in his homeland as the ‘new Lukaku’ because of his style of play. Physically strong, he’s a player whose strengths lie in ball protection and hold-up play. He’s also improving in front of goal, as evidenced by his recent haul of goals.
Mitongo is highly regarded at Standard Liège and it’s no coincidence that the Belgian club recently extended his contract until June 2028. Furthermore, the Jupiler League club plans to give him a first-team debut soon, allowing him to test himself in more competitive environments.
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