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Flamengo’s Agustín Rossi Rules Out Playing for Brazil, Targets Argentina Call-Up

The goalkeeper restated his national-team stance after helping Flamengo reach the Copa Libertadores final.

Overview

  • Now the undisputed starter at Flamengo, Rossi was pivotal in the semifinal win over Racing and will feature in the Copa Libertadores final.
  • Asked about naturalizing to represent Brazil, he dismissed the idea, saying he is not considering it at this time.
  • He reiterated his ambition to be selected by Lionel Scaloni for Argentina, keeping the 2026 World Cup in his sights.
  • He said he intended to remain at Boca Juniors but left after renewal talks failed over financial terms.
  • Reporting details a Boca offer and a counterproposal from his camp, followed by a precontract with Flamengo that fractured relations, a brief loan to Al-Nassr, and a subsequent free transfer to the Rio club, while Rossi described the period as emotionally difficult for his family.