Argentina considers rotating No. 10 shirt to succeed Messi

Following the eventual departure of Lionel Messi from the Argentina national football team, discussions have emerged regarding who will inherit his iconic No. 10 shirt. Former international Carlos Mac Allister has proposed a transitional approach rather than immediately naming a single successor. He suggested that the shirt should be rotated among several players—including Enzo Fernández, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Nico Paz—for a period of eight to nine months to assess who is best suited for the responsibility.

Football analysts have weighed in on potential candidates such as Mastantuono and Nico Paz, noting the immense pressure associated with the number. While the debate over the shirt continues, head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Cristian “Cuti” Romero is designated to succeed Messi as the national team captain.