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·20 de octubre de 2025
Agüero on Messi’s future and Argentina’s squad changes

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·20 de octubre de 2025
Sergio Agüero, who was part of the beginning of the most successful cycle of the Argentine National Team in recent times, analyzed the current state of the national team, praised Lionel Scaloni's work, and talked about Lionel Messi's future looking towards the 2026 World Cup. Kun's words always carry weight, not only because of his career but also due to his closeness with the group and the captain himself.
During a conversation with the site Stake, the former striker was asked whether he would suggest Messi play another World Cup or if his story should conclude with the triumph in Qatar. "I think we all want Leo to play forever, right? But it will be up to him to make that decision when he does," he responded, straightforwardly. He also spoke about the differences between the current squad and the one that won the third star. “I think the foundations remain the same. That is very important, even though some key players, like Di María, have left,” he explained.
In that context, he particularly highlighted the management of the Argentine coach, pointing to one of the keys to the successful transition after the World Cup: “But one of Scaloni's great achievements, in my opinion, is that he managed to guide a natural renewal process in the squad. He gave opportunities to young talents to shine and knew how to set the pace for their growth. Mastantuono or Nico Paz come to mind. I think that allows the team to maintain a good rhythm.”
Thinking about the next World Cup, Agüero avoided focusing on a single name and valued the collective functioning as the main strength: “The whole team, really. If there is something that characterizes Argentina, it is its teamwork. Obviously, if Leo is there, he is the main attraction. Besides him, Argentina has many brilliant players who are always up to the task: Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez. Each one contributes a unique contribution and, moreover, great quality. But if there is something to highlight, it is the teamwork,” he concluded, reaffirming his view of the team beyond the stars.
Finally, he did not spare praise for Julián Álvarez, whom he considers a key piece: “What Julián has achieved is astonishing. A player with the ability to move all over the field, showing an enormous level of sacrifice and talent. The team (referring to Atlético de Madrid) should enjoy having him on their side, and the fans too. I wouldn't speculate about future signings; I think this is the time to enjoy his achievements with Atlético.”
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
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