Who is Dario Osorio? The Chile star Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool want
Stuart Telford
- 1 Oct 2022 16:14 BST
- 4 min read
Chile winger Dario Osorio has been attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, but what else if there to know about the talented 18-year-old wide man?
Osorio has exploded onto the scene with Universidad de Chile this season, scoring six goals from 22 Primera Division games despite lining up on the left-hand side of Sebastian Miranda's preferred 4-2-3-1 system.
Osorio was called up to Eduardo Berizzo's senior Chile squad in June after just five senior professional starts under his belt, impressing in the Kirin Cup alongside the likes of Gary Medel, and now Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and more are tracking his progress.
Football Transfers takes a closer look at the languid left-footer, who could be lighting up a stadium near you soon…
Felicitamos a nuestro canterano Darío Osorio (17 años) por su debut goleador con la camiseta del Primer Equipo ⚽️
A seguir así, Darío! 💪💙#FIDV2022#VamosLaU 🤘 pic.twitter.com/XkQBzy6t9w— Universidad de Chile (@udechile) January 15, 2022
What position does Osorio play in?
Osorio stands 6' tall, and may have a bit of growing still to do at 18, which makes his preferred position on the left wing something of a surprise on initial inspection. But his control, calmness in possession and deceptive top speed make him an asset out there.
Also able to play on either side of midfield or attack, Osorio's versatility would also make him an asset for any of the European squads he might end up in.
How good is Osorio?
Osorio has so far been scoring inside every three games he has played for Universided de Chile, but he also has an impressive confidence which regularly sees him drop into the midfield and deman possession from more experienced teammates.
"Dario Osorio has a lot of personality and that's important, like Gary [Medel] or [Arturo] Vidal once had," explained Chilean footballing legend Alexis Sanchez. "You need personality to play for the national team, and he has it."
What clubs are interested in Osorio?
Clasico rivals Barcelona and Real are known to be monitoring Osorio's progress, while scouts from Inter Milan and Lyon were also spotted at the Kirin Cup this summer.
As well as Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, Premier League interest reportedly extends down to Brighton, Brentford, Leicester and Wolves, with those clubs looking to steal a march with the promise of first-team minutes.
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When does Osorio's contract expire
Osorio only signed his first professional contract on 1 January this year, and Universidad de Chile have been cagey about the details.
"Dario has a long contract that lasts a couple more years, so we're calm on that side," says sporting director Manuel Mayo.
How old is Osorio?
Born on 24 January 2004, Osorio is 18 years old at the time of writing.
He shares a birthday with Uruguayan great Luis Suarez as well as Leonidas, the alleged inventor of the overhead kick.
What is Osorio's Instagram?
Dario Osorio's Instagram has 86.2K followers as of October 2022
