This is a very particular situation that came to light when Lionel Scaloni announced, last week, the preliminary list of those called up for the Final against Italy at Wembley, on June 1st. Mark Senesi This is one of the novelties, because for the first time in the Santa Fe coach cycle to Major, is among the reserved footballers. But almost simultaneously found out that the defender and captain Feyenoord from the Netherlands, preparing for the Conference League final, he was also tempted by the Azzurra.

This Wednesday, in an interview with Ole newspaperSenesi announced his decision: “It’s a very nice thing that two National Teams love you, because it means that I’m doing my job well. The Italy thing was real, I had contact with Mancini, he told me about the whole project. I also had contact with the coaching staff of Argentina, where I told them my intention to play for Argentina, of the desire to be with my country. I think the decision was much clearer that I decided to represent my country. “.

Senesi (entrerriano, 25 years old) is of Italian descent and, being one of the best defenders in the Eredivisie Leaguecaught the attention of Roberto Mancini, who is thinking of renewing to access the 2026 World Cup after being eliminated for the second time (he missed Russia and will lose Qatar) from the World Cup.

How does Mancini want to convince him? “More than convincing me, he told me that he wanted to make a new National Team, that he wanted me to be part of the new generation of the Italian National Team, which would have a big cleanup”.

Senesi, born in San Lorenzo, He was already wearing a National Team shirt in Sub 20 and Sub 23. In 2017, he even played in the U-20 World Cup in South Korea where the Argentine team led by Claudio Úbeda was eliminated in the first round after losing to England (0-3) and the local team (1-2), and won 5 -0 in Guinea with goals from Marcelo Torres, Lautaro Martínez -2-, Matías Zaracho and Senesi himself, who started all three games.

“In Sub 20 it was a very bad step we all had in the World Cup. Later, at the Sub 23 level, both in the Pre-Olympic and in the Olympics I always tried to be there, but because of H or the club wouldn’t let me. “Unfortunately, it’s impossible for them to play again and that’s why they’re good to be.”he remembered.

The defender is the only Argentine footballer to play for a continental title in the European season. He is the captain of Feyenoord of the Netherlands who will seek to retain the Conference League trophy (the third tournament behind the Champions League and Europa League) on Wednesday, May 25, in the final against Roma at Arena Kombëtare, in Tirana, Albania. .

“For me it’s a privilege that I’m looking for two teams that are doing things well. Since Italy didn’t go to the World Cup it’s a shame for football because they are the last European champions and Argentina are making those good thing, it’s going well, and he’s America’s last champion.When I received the calls I sat down with my family and listened to them, but the truth is, ever since I was a kid, I’ve always dreamed that play for the Argentine National Team, I’ve been sleeping for a year thinking of having a chance.And then, whenever I think about what to do, the first thing that comes to my mind is Argentina, so I don’t have too much doubt.At all time is more the feeling of the desire to play for my country. “hill.