Cristi Chivu discovered the “new Donnarumma”! » Inter ia and extended the contract of the goalkeeper of 2 meters
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 20:50 / Updated on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 20:54
Henrikas Adomavicius, 16-year-old Lithuanian goalkeeper, was noticed by Cristi Chivu during the Primavera team's training. Impressed by the qualities of the 1.98 meter goalkeeper transferred in February, the Romanian coach called him to the first team training at a time when Yann Sommer's second backup is unavailable for a long time.
The almost two-meter giant, who could try a career in basketball, is already compared in the Nerazzurri academy with Gianluigi Donnarumma, the current starter at Manchester City even being courted by Inter in the summer after his separation from PSG.
“Physically imposing, combines quick reflexes and surprising agility for his size. He also has the technique of a midfielder”
Used to handling Inter's youth and Primavera teams (he only started his career at U14), Cristi Chivu noticed in the yard of the current leader of Serie A a goalkeeper with special qualities.
Cristi Chivu, Inter coach / Photo: Imago Images
“Physically imposing, he combines quick reflexes and surprising agility for his size. Confident when coming out of the gate and adept at aerial balls, the Lithuanian has sparked a lot of interest in the youth sector.”the Italians characterized him.
Chivu has included Adomavicius in the youth rotation who are training at Appiano Gentile. And the excellent references for Henrikas, who came from the FK Kauno Žalgiris Football Academy, drew particular attention to the young Lithuanian.
Inter armored Adomavicius. He extended until 2028
At the decider at the end of last year, after spending a week training with the U-16, U-17 and U-18 sides, everyone was impressed by his almost midfielder-like qualities, amazing for his age.
Henrikas Adomavicius has signed a contract renewal with Inter / Photo: fcinter1908.it
Adomavicius was registered with Inter U16, but quickly won his place in the U18 team, despite being under the minimum age (four starts in the first six championship games), Then he also promoted to Primavera, so that the triple jump could be completed with these training sessions. The giant kid started to take off!”, write fcinter1908.it.
Under these conditions, Inter was convinced of his potential and armored the Lithuanian. Henrikas Adomavicius has signed a contract with the Nerazzurri until 2028announced the same source.
