There had already been talks during Spalletti’s time, but the Roma attacking midfielder was clear: “I feel Argentine.” At the moment, he is not on Coverciano’s radar, but his agent’s statements open the door to the possibility.

Thanks, but no. “I feel Argentine.” With these four words, Matias Soulé closed the door on the possibility of becoming a naturalized Italian citizen and playing for the national team. The conversation took place a few months ago, when Luciano Spalletti was the coach. The Roma striker aspires to be called up by Lionel Scaloni, with all due respect to the country that hosts him and that he loves very much.

Thank you, but no. “I feel Argentine.” With these four words, Matias Soulé closed the door on the possibility of becoming a naturalized Italian citizen and playing for the national team. The interview took place a few months ago, when Luciano Spalletti was the coach. The Roma striker aspires to be called up by Lionel Scaloni, with all due respect for the country that hosts him and that he loves very much.

Background—   It is worth remembering that Soulé, who holds an Italian passport and is therefore a full EU citizen, has already been called up by Scaloni after playing for all the Argentine youth teams: this happened in September 2024, when he was on the bench without making his debut against Chile in a South American World Cup qualifier. Since he did not take the field in an official match, from a regulatory standpoint Soulé could still choose Italy. But despite pressure from the media and his agent, it is very unlikely that this will happen.