Michael Folorunsho

Michael Ijemuan Folorunsho (born 7 February 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Monza, on loan from Napoli.

Club career Folorunsho spent his youth years with Lazio and played for their Under-19 squad. On 18 July 2017, he signed with Serie C club Virtus Francavilla. Folorunsho made his professional Serie C debut for Virtus Francavilla on 26 August 2017, in a game against Lecce. He played 60 Serie C games for Virtus Francavilla in the two seasons. He was sent on loan two days later to Serie C club Bari for two years. Napoli sent Folorunsho on loan to several clubs in the Serie B: Reggina in 2020–21, Pordenone and Reggina in 2021–22, and Bari in 2022–23.

On 16 August 2023, Folorunsho agreed to join Serie A club Hellas Verona on loan for the duration of the 2023–24 season.

On 11 January 2025, Folorunsho signed for Fiorentina on loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

On 24 July 2025, he was loaned out to Cagliari, with an option to buy.

On 28 August 2026, he was loaned out to Monza, with an option to buy.

International career In March 2024, Folorunsho received his first call-up to play for Italian senior squad from head coach Luciano Spalletti. However, he remained on the bench during friendly games with Venezuela and Ecuador played in the United States. Later that year, on 6 June, Folorunsho was included in the Italian squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 9 June, he debuted in a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani, coming as a substitute to goalscorer Davide Frattesi in the 76th minute as Italy won 1–0.

Personal life Folorunsho is of Nigerian descent.

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Honours Individual Serie A Goal of the Month: February 2024