Official – Inter Milan Teenage Sensation makes Argentina squad for Copa America 2024

Inter Milan attacking midfielder Valentin Carboni will be part of Argentina's squad for the Copa America this summer.

The 19-year-old's place in the team is confirmed by an official announcement from Albiceleste on Twitter.

Carboni is still only a teenager. But he has already broken into Argentina's senior set-up.

Last night he started against Guatemala in a friendly match.

Albiceleste coach Lionel Scaloni decided to give the Inter teenager the opportunity to prove himself not only on the bench, but also in the starting XI.

Argentina beat Guatemala 4-1 in the Copa America warm-up friendly match.

Lionel Messi scored the first two goals, while Inter captain Lautaro Martinez completed the victory with two more.

Carboni's presence on the team was certainly a statement.

The Inter midfielder is still a teenager and he has broken into the starting XI of the reigning World Cup champions.

But that only follows the growth trajectory Carboni is already on.

The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Monza. There he gained his first experience playing senior football regularly and his form improved as the season progressed.

Official – Valentin Carboni in Argentina squad for Copa America 2024

Naturally, the fact that Carboni not only participated but started Argentina's final warm-up friendly before the Copa America seemed to be a sign that he would participate in the tournament.

However, Albiceleste coach Lionel Scaloni still had a decision to make.

And the coach was obviously convinced by what he saw from Carboni against Guatemala.

The Inter attacking midfielder made the final squad list for Argentina at the Copa.

Carboni made senior appearances for Inter, but only in very minor roles.

This summer there are rumors that Inter may decide to sell Carboni.

Atalanta are among the clubs said to be keen on signing the 19-year-old. Inter want fees of around €30 million if they want to allow him to leave.