By akanksha
September 23, 2026
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'for me, he is one of the most important coaches. He gave me my debut, and I hope he stays,' midfielder Nicolas Paz said upon arriving in Buenos Aries
Scaloni, whose contract is set to expire in December, had hinted at stepping down following Argentina`s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in July
Cristian Romero added: We hope he stays. He is the key figure in building this national team, so oviously we want him to continue
Goalkeeper Juan Musso said: Given the success he's had and what he built with this team, we hold him in high regard and have great affection for him.
Scaloni remains in negotiations with the Argentine Football Association over a potential extension