Early Years
In 1995, at the age of 16, Pirlo made his debut for Brescia against Reggina. After breaking into the Brescia first team, Pirlo was spotted by Internazionale coach Mircea Lucescu, who signed the playmaker. Pirlo was unable to break into the first squad, however, and Inter finished eighth in the 1998–99 Serie A campaign. Inter loaned Pirlo to Reggina for the 1999–2000 season. After an impressive season, he returned to Internazionale but was once again unable to break into the first team, making just four league appearances and spent the second half of the season on loan at former club, Brescia.
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