Is Scaloni thinking of a Spaniard for his Argentina? | OneFootball

In recent years, many players born outside of Argentina have gone on to become Argentina national team footballers. That is the case of Nico Paz and Alejandro Garnacho, both born in Spain but to Argentine parents. And there is a similar case involving another lesser-known player who could play the 2026 World Cup for Argentina.

“Scaloni is keeping an eye on Joaquín Martínez Gauna. He’s a winger, Spanish, with an Argentine father, and he plays for Sevilla. Better known as Oso, he scored a goal against Barcelona,” journalist Leo Gentili said on Radio La Red. Oso can also play as a left-back, a position where Scaloni is looking for alternatives.

“He is eligible. We’ve seen him in several matches, like against Betis. He is part of a list we follow based on performances. We’ll see,” Scaloni admitted at a press conference about Oso. Although it is difficult for him to play in the World Cup, he might emerge after it.

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