Argentine football player from Orenburg, Brian Mansilla, wants to get Russian citizenship to try his luck in the national team. His words convey TASS.
“I think this [причины получения гражданства] Same as Vera. I watched his interview, I heard his explanations, I agree. There is a desire to get into the Russian team. Also so that more Latin American players can be added to the club’s application. So we are Russians, ”the forward said.
On July 24, Orenburg sports director Dmitry Andreev said that Mansilla and his teammate and compatriot Lucas Vera are planning to obtain Russian citizenship.
Mansilla has been playing for the Russian club since the summer of 2022. The striker had not previously played for the Argentina national team. He has played four games in the Russian Premier League (RPL) this season and has one assist in those games.
Former African football player “Akhmat” accepted Russian passport.