He has more goals than Lautaro, he despised Argentina and sold himself to Mexico

Lautaro Martinez is the striker chosen by Argentina for the national team in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, in the hypothetical absence of Lautaro, due to the level of Julian Alvarez, Scaloni's team could lack a goal in this tournament. Now, this striker offered himself.

His name is Nicolas Ibañez, a former Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata striker who despised Argentina and expressed his desire to represent Mexico some time ago. The striker arrived in Liga MX in 2017, and is currently the top scorer in the Apertura tournament, with the Pachuca club.

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In a statement published by Diario MARCA, the Argentine commented: There is still a long way to go (to become a Mexican), but if the option to represent Mexico is given, it would be a great honor to do so. My children are Mexican, if at any time the option is given, they are welcome," said the Pachuca striker.

Ibañez's goals on Mexican ground:

Nicolas Ibañez currently has 12 goals in the Torneo Apertura, and is the striker who has the most in the Mexican tournament. Before arriving at "Los Tuzos", the Argentine shone with Atletico San Luis. In his country, he has already worn the shirt  of "Lobo" and communications, in the "Primera Nacional B".