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7-second readIt has been a few weeks since Emi Martinez suggested Nico Paz could become Argentina’s next no.10 after Lionel Messi’s retirement – and since then, ...
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It has been a few weeks since Emi Martinez suggested Nico Paz could become Argentina’s next no.10 after Lionel Messi’s retirement – and since then, Chelsea have sent scouts to watch him.
Martinez commented on Paz’s Instagram during the previous international break, suggesting he could end up wearing Messi’s iconic no.10 shirt. Paz scored in Messi’s final game for Argentina against Benin.
Chelsea sent scouts to watch Paz in a Champions League defeat to Feyenoord, and then in a Serie A match against Fiorentina. After that, he obliterated Man United and sparked a comeback against Torino.
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- Chelsea, Real Madrid
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