Overview

• On the eve of Argentina’s friendly with Puerto Rico, Lionel Scaloni said an Italy call-up for Soulé "doesn't seem possible" and described him as part of Argentina’s future.
• Scaloni noted he has followed Soulé for a long time, praised his growth, and said continued form would remove obstacles to a national-team chance.
• He grouped Soulé with Buonanotte, Alejandro Garnacho and Valentín Carboni as youngsters under consideration for upcoming opportunities.
• The comments answered agent Martin Guastadisegno, who publicly complained about Soulé’s lack of Argentina call-ups and argued Italy could legally select him.
• La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Scaloni recently phoned Soulé to reassure him, and past remarks from the player emphasized he feels Argentine and intends to wait for Argentina.