Agustín Modica, the young 20-year-old Argentine striker, is attracting the attention of coach Roberto Mancini and could become the next "Retegui" for Italy. The midfielder, born in Villanova d'Albenga on 12 January 2003, has demonstrated that he has the qualities of a physically strong number nine, capable of leading the attack and having an acute sense of goal. Unlike Mateo Retegui, Modica is already an Italian citizen and does not need a change of passport to be able to wear the blue shirt.
In the Argentine Clausura he scored nine goals in eleven matches, with two braces and a hat-trick against Gimnasia La Plata on 22 August. He currently plays for Esgrima de Mendoza, a team that has returned to the Argentine first division and which recently achieved an important result thanks to his decisive goal against Newell's Old Boys. These successes have attracted the attention of Coverciano, where Mancini is looking for new talents for the national team.
Modica said he was "available and eager" to play for Italy, saying it would be a dream for him, having been born in the country. He expressed his willingness to work hard to reach the required level and to demonstrate that he can contribute to the team's success. If Mancini decides to include him in the next call-up, Modica could become the new offensive push for the blue, following the example of Retegui who has already left his mark with the blue shirt and with the Genoa and Atalanta teams. Modica's future in the Italian national team will depend on his performance and the coach's decision, but his talent and determination make him an interesting candidate for the team's next preparation period.