Overview

• In new interviews in Miami, the 18-year-old said some River fans were upset by his move but that he will remember the affection they showed him.
• Since his August 14 registration and presentation at Real Madrid, he has made nine appearances across LaLiga and the Champions League, scoring once under Xabi Alonso.
• He is in Lionel Scaloni’s squad for October friendlies, with Venezuela confirmed for October 10 in Miami and an October 14 match in Fort Lauderdale reported but not yet officially announced.
• He recalled being surprised to wear Argentina’s No. 10 in Guayaquil during Messi’s absence, calling it the biggest moment of his career so far.
• He credited Marcelo Gallardo and Martín Demichelis for launching his career, voiced hope of returning to River someday, and reiterated lifelong admiration for Lionel Messi.