An Argentine raises his hand to represent Mexico: Gerardo Martino’s new countrymen fall in love with El Tri

An Argentine raises his hand to represent Mexico: Gerardo Martino’s new countrymen fall in love with El Tri



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The goal problems of the Mexican team seem to have a drastic solution. While Gerardo Martino insisted on trying multiple strikers like Santiago Gimenez, Henry Martin, Alan Pulido and even the naturalization of Rogelio Funes-Mori A new alternative in attack has emerged. The “Twin” will not be the only Argentine who will try to earn a place in El Tri, as Nicolás Ibáñez will also fight to be in Qatar 2022.

Months ago there was already talk of interest that the Pachuca attacker had in uniforming himself with the Mexican colors. However, this desire had not been seen as something palpable. But Ibáñez’s efforts make him believe that he is completely serious.

According to information from the Super Deportivo media outlet and the journalist César Luis Merlo, Nicolás Ibáñez would already be finishing the pertinent paperwork to obtain Mexican nationality. The Argentine soccer player has been in Mexican soccer for four years and manages the same procedures that Funes Mori completed to being able to be summoned by Gerardo Martino.

A born goalscorer for Mexico

It is worth mentioning that Nicolás Ibáñez is currently the top scorer in Liga MX with 9 goals in 13 games. The 28-year-old attacking veteran came to Mexican soccer at the hands of Atlético San Luis. Since then, Nico has played more than 160 games in Liga MX and has been able to convert 73 goals.

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