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

The news of Milton Giménez’s naturalization caught the attention of both Boca and the Paraguay National Team. The forward received citizenship and is now available to Gustavo Alfaro, who has him on his radar with an eye on the 2026 World Cup, a tournament for which they qualified through the qualifiers after drawing with Ecuador. In this context, another Xeneize player could follow the same path: Ayrton Costa.

The 26-year-old center-back is one of the starters in Miguel Ángel Russo’s team, and his performance has caught the attention of the Argentine coach who leads the Albirroja. According to reports, Alfaro would look favorably on him starting the naturalization process to become an option for selection.

Although Costa has not yet begun any formal proceedings, 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.

Boca is closely monitoring the situation, although for now the focus is on local competition, as they face the break for the FIFA date. Costa finished with physical discomfort after the victory against Aldosivi in Mar del Plata, when he suffered a collision during a ball dispute, but managed to complete the full 90 minutes.

The good news for Russo and his coaching staff is that, after returning to training in Ezeiza, Costa trained alongside his teammates. The center-back showed no signs of pain and practiced normally, dispelling doubts about his physical condition ahead of 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 a Paraguayan national. Although no decision has been made yet, the Albirroja coach has him in his sights, and the dream of the World Cup appears as an incentive impossible to ignore.

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