LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Matías Soulé of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Matias Soulé confirms he has already turned down Italy before and would do so again, because ‘my objective is to play for Argentina.’
The 22-year-old has dual citizenship due to some Italian heritage, and has been in the Peninsula since 2020 for Juventus, Frosinone and now Roma.
His agent caused a firestorm when quoted in an interview saying that Soulé was ready to consider a switch of allegiance to the Azzurri unless he received an opportunity soon for Argentina.
However, the player is at pains to clarify that is not in his thoughts for the present or future.
Soulé is not ready to give up on Argentina dream
FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 5: Matias Soule’ of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma at Artemio Franchi on October 5, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
“I told Luciano Spalletti two years ago that I wanted to play for Argentina, and that remains my thought now,” Soulé told Il Messaggero newspaper.
“My agent was angry, he said that he was misinterpreted. Nothing has changed from two years ago, nobody has called me, and my idea on the matter remains the same, which is playing for Argentina.
“I thank Italy very much, but I want to continue working to earn a call-up from Lionel Scaloni. I understand it is not easy, because there are so many great players available, but this is my objective.”
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Matias Soule of AS Roma (R) runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Moise Kean and Robin Gosens of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The forward has represented Argentina at various youth levels, including Under-23, but is still waiting for his senior debut.
Argentina coach Scaloni has already hinted that he is keeping an eye on the player and intends to give him a chance.
He scored three goals and provided two assists in six Serie A appearances for Roma so far this season, helping them reach the top of the table alongside Napoli.
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