In Las Palmas, where young players often grow under the Atlantic light before attracting attention far beyond the islands, Valentín Alejandro Pezzolesi has moved closer to Spain’s international pathway. The full-back, who has Argentine family roots, has been selected by Paco Gallardo for Spain’s forthcoming meeting with Mexico.
Pezzolesi has been monitored by the Argentine Football Association in recent months, with the possibility of an Albiceleste call-up under consideration. Yet his latest involvement with Spain further reduces the prospect of him representing Argentina at international level.
The Las Palmas youngster has already opted for Spain, and Gallardo’s decision offers another sign that the Spanish set-up sees a future in the defender. A match against Mexico now becomes the next stage in a decision that appears to be taking Pezzolesi away from Argentina and towards the country where he is developing his club career.
