Like Milton Giménez, Ayrton Costa could switch allegiance to Paraguay | OneFootball

The news of Milton Giménez's nationalization caught the attention of Boca and the Paraguay National Team. The forward received citizenship and is now available for Gustavo Alfaro, who has him in mind for the 2026 World Cup, a tournament they qualified for through the Eliminatory round after a draw against Ecuador. In this scenario, another player from Xeneize could follow the same path: Ayrton Costa.

The 26-year-old defender is one of the starters in Miguel Ángel Russo's team and his performance caught the attention of the Argentine coach who manages the Albirroja. According to reports, Alfaro would look favorably on him starting the nationalization process to be an option for the call-up.

While Costa has not yet started any formal procedures, the idea is on the table. Those close to the defender acknowledge that nothing is finalized, but they also do not rule out that he could take the step in the coming months. The proximity of the World Cup makes this possibility an attractive alternative for both parties.

At Boca, they are closely following the situation, although for now the focus is on the local competition, while they face the stoppage for the FIFA date. Costa ended with physical discomfort in the victory against Aldosivi in Mar del Plata, when he suffered a collision in the middle of the ball dispute, but managed to complete the 90 minutes.

The good news for Russo and his coaching staff is that, after returning to training in Ezeiza, Costa moved alongside his teammates. The defender showed no signs of pain and trained normally, clearing up doubts about his physical condition for the upcoming matches.

In this way, while Giménez has already secured a place in Alfaro's plans, Costa could be the next Argentine to become Paraguayan. Although the decision has not yet been made, but the Albirroja's coach has him in his sights and the dream of the World Cup appears as an incentive impossible to ignore.

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