Inter Milan Send Scout To Watch Lecce Starlet Amid Interest From AC Milan And ‘Several’ Other Top Clubs

Pantaleo Corvino has confirmed that Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel is attracting serious attention from top clubs in Italy, with reports claiming Inter Milan and AC Milan are among the teams interested.

Speaking to Sportitalia, the Lecce sporting director revealed that the Portuguese defender has already been turning heads.

“Tiago Gabriel has already been tracked by several clubs,” Corvino explained, via FCInterNews.

“He’s a player with great potential who could soon make the leap.”

Inter Send Scout To Watch Lecce Starlet Tiago Gabriel

LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Tiago Gabriel Coelho Oliveira of US Lecce celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Via del Mare on September 19, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

According to FcInterNews.it, Inter have been following the player closely for weeks and will now take a closer look in person.

Therefore, an Inter scout is expected at the Stadio Via del Mare tomorrow.

Indeed, for the Serie A clash between Lecce and Verona to watch the 19-year-old centre-back in action.

Tiago Gabriel joined Lecce in January 2024 from Estrela Amadora.

He has quickly established himself as one of the brightest young defenders in Serie A.

His physical strength, composure and tactical awareness are key traits that have big clubs interested.