Matt Garbett has become the first New Zealand male footballer to sign a senior contract with a top-flight Italian club.

The 19-year-old attacker has penned a four-year deal with Serie A side Torino FC, turning down interest from English Premier League clubs to take the next step in his burgeoning career.

It completes a whirlwind few months for the Wellingtonian, who completed his medical and inked the contract in the last 48 hours.

Garbett told the Herald there were other offers on the table.

Listen above to Matt Garbett's chat with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine and read the full story on NZ Herald Premium