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Matías Soulé Reaffirms Argentina Allegiance After Agent Hints at Italy

The Roma forward clarified he wants an Albiceleste call-up following his representative’s public complaints about his lack of senior minutes.

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.