Reports indicate that Roberto Mancini is set to include 1. FC Nürnberg winger Mohamed Ali Zoma in Italy’s squad for the Nations League matches scheduled for September and October. This international break marks Mancini's first matches back in charge after replacing Gennaro Gattuso earlier this summer. Italy will face Belgium, Turkiye, France, and again Turkiye during this extended two-week window.
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Zoma, who is 22 years old, was born in Merate and has dual eligibility to represent Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast due to his parents. He previously played for Serie C club AlbinoLeffe and transferred to Nürnberg in a €1.5 million deal last summer. Last season in the 2. Bundesliga, he recorded 19 goal involvements (14 goals and five assists) from 29 appearances, and he has started the 2026-27 season strongly with five goals in his first five league matches.
Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sport DE reported that there was notable interest in Zoma during the last transfer window, but Nürnberg insisted on retaining him, valuing him at €20 million. Zoma confirmed discussions with Mancini regarding a potential call-up, stating, "It’s true, Roberto Mancini and I have spoken. He said that he is keeping an eye on me and that I should keep going like this, and then we’ll see.” Tuttosport further suggests that Zoma's inclusion in the upcoming Italy squad is increasingly likely.