Castro: I turned down Saudi Arabia’s invitation to dream of participating in the World Cup

Hupu News on October 11th: On the bench at the training base in Bologna, Santiago Castro smiled happily, wearing a Marvel hoodie, with the sun shining on his face. He accepted an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport and talked about his career and his goals.

Will you still provoke the defender?

"It's less now, I focus on improving myself on the field, scoring goals, making the right moves. I'm still young, but when I was younger, I was really 'difficult': I was about 4 or 5 years old, and I would play football with 7 or 8-year-old kids at night, and I would rush straight over and have quarrels... "

After Spalletti, did Gattuso also call you?

"No, he didn't call me. But everyone knows: I have Argentina in my heart. "

You are of Italian descent, and theoretically you may still play for Italy

"Theoretically yes, but returning to the Argentine national team is my dream and goal. "

Now some people say that Sule may choose Italy. What suggestions do you have?

"I know Sule and his family very well. He is a great young man and a strong player, but I can only say so much. He will know very well what choice is right. "

In March of this year, you were really one step away from making your debut for the Argentina senior team.

"I injured the ligament in my foot during training, accompanied by bone edema. My feet were red and purple and I couldn't walk. The coach said that I played on one leg in the last few months, and he was right. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to play in the Italian Cup final, but I played and won the Italian Cup final.

Do you have any memories of the Italian Cup final?

"Milan kicked a long ball, and I said in my mind, 'Blow the whistle, hurry up! '. And that was it, when the referee blew the final whistle, it all came true, in that moment. "

You have been at Bologna for a year and a half, what do you introduce to a new player when he joins?

"I would say it is like a family here, with a good atmosphere and a team that helps each other. Do you know why we are not afraid? Because we all work together to fight against all difficulties and opponents. Even when things get off to a rocky start like this year. "

In the game against Pisa, we seemed to have seen the Bologna team full of rock and roll spirit

"My leg injury is recovering, and I am not lacking in fighting spirit, and the desire to win is always there. "

You were singing Lucho Dara's song just now...

"I often sing "Dear Friend I Write to You," but also "Poetic" by Cremonini, which is the song we play when we win. Our stadium is magical and we know we have an amazing energy at home and that emotional connection with our fans is something that is not only felt but seen. Now we have to start dealing with away games again. But yeah, we're getting back to the team we were a year ago. But don't make me sing now, thank you... "

Does the comparison with Lautaro help or bother you?

"We're talking about a great player, and that's an honor in itself. I heard the comparisons and accepted them, but I wanted to be myself. "

You are so similar to Lautaro that Inzaghi wanted to take you to Riyadh Crescent

"Yes, they called me, it's true. But I want to stay in Europe because I want to return to the national team and maybe here I can realize my dream: to play in the World Cup. "

You have been linked to Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Juventus

"Bologna has always been on my mind, and it is a pleasure to play here. Things get better when you enjoy it. "

Does the arrival of Immobile make you feel pressure?

"I like pressure, I communicate with him a lot, he is a top player, he is helping me and guiding me. In other words, he is an inspiration. "

What is your dream goal?

"I have scored an overhead kick and a back-heel, so? It doesn't matter if the ball bounces into my face, as long as I'm wearing Argentina. "