Overview
- He told Il Messaggero he appreciates Italy but is working to earn a Lionel Scaloni call and intends to represent Argentina.
- He said he informed Luciano Spalletti two years ago that his choice was Argentina and that this has not changed.
- He was left out of Argentina’s October friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico and remains uncapped at senior level, leaving his Italian eligibility technically open.
- Scaloni reiterated that Soulé is on the coaching staff’s radar alongside other young prospects being evaluated for future call-ups.
- Soulé’s agent argued the 22-year-old is becoming a leader at Roma and deserves an opportunity, while the player said the agent spoke in anger and miscommunicated.