Ivan D'Adamo, president of Juventus Academy, demonstrates football-playing skills at Luoshe Junior High School. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

A delegation from Juventus Academy, a renowned young football player training academy in Italy, conducted a two-day visit to Wuxi, Jiangsu province.

Led by Ivan D'Adamo, president of Juventus Academy, the group visited Luoshe Junior High School, where they met with the U13-14 youth soccer team. They also visited the Wuxi Wugou Football Club to discuss integrating professional clubs into the youth training system.

Ivan D'Adamo, president of Juventus Academy, poses for a photo in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

During the visit, Ivan shared his impressions of the Jiangsu Football City League, saying, "Its return to the essence of football and its spirit of being close to the people deeply moved me. It represents a healthy, sincere football philosophy."

He praised Wuxi's commitment to football development, particularly in nurturing young talent, and expressed confidence that by focusing on youth, Wuxi's football standards will continue to rise.

Ivan and his group explored Wuxi's cultural and scenic sites, including Huishan Ancient Town and the ancient Grand Canal, enjoying boat rides and performances along the way.

Ivan D'Adamo, president of Juventus Academy, poses for a photo with a humanoid robot in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

"I come from Rome, a city with a millennia-old history, so I found a familiar resonance in Wuxi's streets and ancient towns," said the Italian visitor, who was deeply impressed by his first visit to Wuxi.

Additionally, at the AgiBot Robot Experience Center in the Yingyueli Block at Huishan Ancient Town, they observed humanoid robots playing drums, dancing, and performing tai chi, marveling at Wuxi's harmonious blend of classical and futuristic qualities.