This is the first time that Adana striker Demirspor Balotelli, who worked under Mancini at Inter Milan and Manchester City, has joined his country since September 2018.

The Italian national team’s official website also mentioned that Manchetti has called up 7 new players, including Brazilian duo Luiz Felipe and Joao Pedro.

The Italian national team will hold a 3-day camp at the Italian Federation headquarters in Coverciano, starting on Wednesday.

The Azzurri list included 35 players, as follows:

Goalkeepers: Marco Karnischi, Alessio Craito, Alex Merritt and Salvatore Sirigu.

In defense: Bastoni, Biraghi, Calabria, Chiellini, Di Sciglio, Di Lorenzo, Florenzi, Luiz Felipe, Mancini, Luca Pellegrini, Giorgio Scalvini and Tolui.

In the midfield: Barilla, Cristante, Fagioli, Frazioli, Locatelli, Pessina, Ricci, Sensi and Tonali.

Forwards: Balotelli, Berardi, Bernardeschi, Immobile, Insigne, Joao Pedro, Raspadori, Sakamaca, Mattia Zacchini and Zaniolo.