Scaloni talks about Nico Pas: Real Madrid should buy back, Argentina grabs international players from Spain

May 9th Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni talked about the ownership of new star Nico Pas in his latest interview, and bluntly stated that Real Madrid would be a wise choice to launch the buyback clause.

We snatched Nico from Spain

When asked about his opinion on Nico Pas, Scaloni joked: "We took him away from Spain. Is this guy a Spanish or an Argentine?" 20-year-old Pass was born in Tenerife, Spain. His father was former Argentine international Pablo Pas, and he finally chose to represent Argentina.

Siro Lopez laughed and said, "I wanted to see him play for Spain! This is really regrettable." Scaloni responded seriously: "We saw the opportunity, and he was willing to come to Argentina. This kid has a bright future."

Pas previously explained the reason for choosing Argentina: "I was born in Spain, but Argentina's football culture and the influence of his father make me more acknowledged with this country." His father Pablo revealed in 2023: "The Spanish team never summoned him, and Argentina gave him the opportunity to train with his idol Messi."

Pas is completely worthy of Real Madrid

Scaloni is not stingy with Pas' potential: "If Real Madrid has the right to repurchase, I will use it without hesitation. He not only has the strength to play for Real Madrid, but also can continue to grow. Any coach will Such a player will be needed. "Pas, currently loaned to Como, comes from Real Madrid youth training. Ancelotti previously commented: "He is our player and performed very well."

denied rumors of coaching Brazil

In an interview, Scaloni clarified the scandal with the Brazilian coach: "No one has contacted me. If Brazil needs a coach, it should go to Ancelotti." Regarding his future, he admitted: "I have not set a timetable for resignation, but one day I will coach a club, such as La Coruna? That can't be refused (laugh). "

Responding to Maradona's former criticism

Scaloni also talked about Maradona's doubts when he took office in 2018: "He was right, I really lacked experience at the time. Diego never hides his ideas, this is his style."