The average age of Italian teams is higher than the rest of Europe, because play in Serie A is slower and more methodical.
that is why AC Milan can consistently depend on old warhorse like Maldini, Inzaghi, Seedorf, why Juve can rely on Del Piero and Nedved and why men like Zanetti, Vieira, Figo and Crespo at Inter can still have prolonged careers..
I agree with Tenorsaw, it seems that clubs in other European leagues much more willing to pin their hopes on a youth man than they do in Italy.
Case in point, I find a man like Giovinco supposed to be a sure pick at Juventus all now.
Its why Beckham found a new leash on life.