Scaloni Dismisses Prospect of Italy Selection for Matias Soule, Reinforces Argentina Commitment

Key Takeaways:

• Last week, Matias Soule’s agent suggested the Roma forward could consider playing for Italy if overlooked by Argentina
• Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni responded by underlining Soule’s future with the Albiceleste ahead of their friendly against Puerto Rico
• Scaloni stated that a switch to the Italy national team for Soule is “not possible” given current plans

Agent Sparks International Debate

Last week, Martin Guastadisegno, the agent representing Roma talent Matias Soule, hinted that the player could be enticed by an Italy national team call-up in the event Argentina does not extend an international invitation in the near future. Guastadisegno outlined Soule’s aspirations, pointing out his eligibility for Italy and the ambition to participate in a World Cup.

🚨🇦🇷 Lionel Scaloni: “Matías Soulé is on our radar like many other young players. He’s one we’ve been tracking”.

“Mati has been with us and we see him with a future in the national team”. pic.twitter.com/0FyTfeBCqD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 14, 2025

Scaloni Responds Ahead of Puerto Rico Clash

These comments prompted a response from Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni. Addressing the press in the build-up to Argentina’s forthcoming friendly against Puerto Rico, Scaloni firmly addressed speculation regarding Soule’s international allegiance. When asked about the possibility of Soule representing Italy instead of Argentina, Scaloni replied: “I don’t think it’s possible, he’s been our sights for quite a while.”

Soule’s Place in Argentina’s Future

Scaloni further asserted his confidence in the player’s international future, stating: “We see him as part of the future for the Argentina national team, and he will have his chances soon. I’ve been following his performances for some time, I know he’s growing a lot, and if he continues like this, there will be no issues.” This response underscores the coaching staff’s intentions to integrate Soule into the senior setup, despite his lack of international minutes thus far.