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About

Argentine forward known for playing for River Plate and for being signed by Inter Milan as a top youth prospect in 2017. He is also known for playing and developing with Boca Juniors and for gaining professional experience in Europe before returning to Argentina in 2023.

Before Fame

He started playing football at a young age with Atlético de Rafaela and competed in their youth divisions until around 2014 when he was signed by Boca Juniors when he was 14 years old. He developed in Boca's academy from 2014-2017. He began his professional career in Europe after signing with Inter Milan in 2017 and made his senior debut on loan with Sint-Truiden in Belgium in 2019. He returned to Argentina to play for Tigre in 2022. He joined River Plate on a long-term deal in 2023.

Trivia

He holds both Argentine and Italian nationality and passports.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Rafaela, Santa Fe, Argentina, and moved to Buenos Aires as a teenager.

Associated With

He has been compared to Paulo Dybala and has even been called "The New Dybala" due to similarities in their playing style and attacking creativity.