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Matías Soulé Reaffirms Argentina Allegiance, Says He’d Turn Down Italy

The Roma attacker says his focus is earning a first senior nod from Lionel Scaloni.

Overview

  • Soule told Il Messaggero he feels Argentine and would say “no thanks” to an Italy call-up, adding that he has received no recent contact from the FIGC.
  • He said he already told Luciano Spalletti two years ago that his intention was to represent Argentina and that this stance has not changed.
  • Comments from his agent that fueled talk of a possible switch were described by Soule as misinterpreted, with the player reiterating a clear preference for La Selección.
  • The 22-year-old has started the season strongly at Roma with three goals and two assists in six appearances, emerging as a key option under Gian Piero Gasperini.
  • He expressed long-term commitment to Roma, saying he imagines staying for life, while remaining uncapped at senior level after representing Argentina in youth ranks.