" I know Emil Audero's family well. I met him in Milan more than once but have not officially discussed the issue of naturalization. If Emil Audero believes in PSSI's plan, we can absolutely discuss it," Bola quoted the president of the Indonesian Football Federation - Mr. Erick Thohir.
With the statement from the PSSI leadership, it can be understood that the Indonesian team has not been able to naturalize Emil Audero. This goalkeeper is valued at 5 million euros (equivalent to 135 billion VND). He has played for Juventus, Inter Milan, Sampdoria or Como 1907. However, Emil Audero has not been able to surpass the threshold to become an Italian player as desired.
Emil Audero does not have Indonesian citizenship.
Few people know that Emil Audero's father is Indonesian and his mother is Italian, but he was born in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
When he was over 1 year old, Emil Audero followed his family to Italy to live in his mother's homeland. He has never played for the Italian national team and has only stopped at the U21 level. The "goalkeeper" born in 1997 is eligible to play for the Indonesian national team if the two sides find common ground.
Although Mr. Erick Thohir denied ever inviting Emil Audero, the Indonesian press said that this was a long-standing goal of this businessman to become a naturalized citizen. However, coach Shin Tae-yong can be somewhat satisfied with Maarten Paes - who has been playing very well since becoming the official goalkeeper of the Indonesian team. The appearance of the star playing in the US professional league helps Indonesia defend firmly and avoid many goals.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Indonesian team just made history by defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0. They rose to 3rd place in Group C with 6 points and have many chances to continue.
To prepare for the AFF Cup 2024, coach Shin Tae-yong will call up 33 players, including 3 naturalized players and 2 stars playing abroad. Marselino Ferdinan - Indonesia's hero with 2 goals against Saudi Arabia is also present.
Indonesia is in Group B with Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines and Laos.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/indonesia-phu-nhap-nhap-tich-cuu-cau-thu-inter-milan-ar909109.html
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