EXCITING teen Perth Glory prospect Jacob Italiano is on the verge of signing for a German Bundesliga club.

In a win-win, Glory fans look set to watch Italiano’s emerging talent for two more seasons even when he signs for the club.

Italianowould officially join the club when he turns 18 — on July 30, 2019.

It is understood that negotiations have centred on a multi-year deal that would net Glory an up-front payment for the Young Socceroo.

The German club would also make progress payments triggered by appearances over the next 17 months.

Glory have rubber-stamped Italiano’s trip to Germany in coming days and he will likely miss Glory’s visit to Brisbane on Thursday, though he will be back in time for the December 30 clash away to league leaders Sydney FC.

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It’s believed Italiano, 16, will travel with his family and agent John Grimaud to conclude the deal.

Glory coach Kenny Lowe had hinted Italiano was attracting overseas interest after his debut in the round 7 clash with Melbourne Victory.

“We’ve given young Jacob Italiano a chance and it’s quite refreshing.

“It’s good for us, it’s good for the club to do that,” Lowe said.

“He’s a kid. Let’s not hype him. He’s got potential, which is brilliant, so we’ve just got to wrap him in kiddy gloves.

“But I was amazed for a boy of that age to cope physically like he did, with and without the ball, And his intelligence to make good decisions, which is very pleasing and good for him.

“If people from the outside are looking in, they’ll go, ‘Ooh, 16? All the best. Give Sagey (owner Tony Sage) a mil ($1 million dollar transfer fee)’. “He’s got half a chance. He (Italiano) just embraced it. The first game I had a moan about him. I said Jake, don’t hide your light under a bush, don’t be conservative. (Last week) he got it and kept it nice. He had one-on-ones with people.

“I said, ‘I’m not bothered if you lose it, you must just go play and enjoy yourself’. He won’t get carried away. He just works hard, if he’s playing crap or well, he works hard.”