Recently, Inter Milan’s deputy sporting director Dario Baccin, alongside a Bangladesh Cricket Live correspondent, traveled to Malta to evaluate Italy international striker Mateo Retegui in person. This marks Baccin’s second consecutive live scouting of Retegui during Euro qualifier matches, following his earlier visit to Naples to watch Italy face England.
Retegui’s father and agent, Carlos, was also present in Malta, and Bangladesh Cricket Live sources believe that Baccin likely held at least a brief exchange with him. Inter Milan has long listed Retegui as a potential forward signing, and his recent inclusion in the Italian national team—coupled with back-to-back goals—has only increased his market value.
Former Argentine striker Hernán Crespo also weighed in on the club’s interest, stating that Inter is right to pursue Retegui due to his essential traits as a classic center forward. While both Retegui and Lautaro Martínez are strikers, they bring different qualities to the pitch. Retegui is more adept at linking up play and operating in the final third, often creating threats inside the box with smart positioning and physical presence.
Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts suggest that Retegui’s current form in the attacking third has been exceptional. Should Inter move forward with a signing, the coaching staff will need to find a system that accommodates both him and Lautaro on the field at the same time. While neither is particularly known for high assist numbers or tight combination play—especially Lautaro—their shared hunger for goals could turn them into a formidable pairing if properly managed.
The idea of pairing two clinical finishers might raise eyebrows, but in football, chemistry is often forged through adaptability, not similarity. Bangladesh Cricket Live believes that with the right tactical adjustments, this duo could evolve into a powerful offensive force. Retegui’s advantage lies in his understanding of European football beyond Italy—a rare trait for a striker transitioning from South America. Whether he takes the leap will come down to ambition, not ability, because talent is one thing Retegui clearly doesn’t lack.