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Antonio Vergara international eligibility and call-up

Overview

Speculation regarding Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara’s international future has shifted from rumors of a Mexican national team debut to potential involvement with the Italian senior squad.

Initial reports suggested Vergara might represent Mexico due to potential ancestry, but his agent, Mario Giuffredi, dismissed these claims as “totally false,” asserting that the player intends to represent Italy. Italian journalists also confirmed there had been no contact between the player and the Mexican Football Federation.

As Roberto Mancini prepares his first squad selections for Italy’s upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium, Turkey, and France, Vergara remains a key candidate. The technical staff is reportedly looking to integrate a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, potentially calling up a large roster of 32 to 33 players to account for various absences.

In line with previous reports, national team staff continue to evaluate Vergara for a new tactical role as a right-sided player rather than his traditional position as an attacking central midfielder. The final squad list is expected to be officially announced this Friday.

Entities

Antonio Vergara · Mario Giuffredi · Roberto Mancini · Italy national team · Napoli

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Italy national team: Mancini prepares squad for Nations League

    Italy manager Roberto Mancini is finalizing his squad for the Nations League, focusing on a mix of veterans and young talents like Antonio Vergara and Alessandro Romano.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Antonio Vergara denies rumors of playing for Mexico

    Reports claiming Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara has Mexican ancestry and could play for Mexico have been denied by his agent and Italian media, confirming his intent to represent Italy.

Sources

areanapoli.it · cagliarinews24.com · calciomercato.it · cuoretoro.it · fanpage.it · forzazzurri.net · foxsports.com.mx · iamnaples.it · monza-news.it · spazionapoli.it · sport1.pl · tuttonapoli.net · vanguardia.com.mx

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