Across the market, the Italian Football Federation is searching globally for players who can be called up for the new Italian national team under Roberto Mancini. History has shown that the coach previously had key instincts during his time leading the Azzurri, such as calling up Mateo Retegui.

In the upcoming new phase, Mancini and his team will focus on scouting young rising stars in Serie A and major European leagues, and will also pay attention to players with Italian passports, with Retegui being a representative example. Among such players, Vicente Taborda might also be included. This attacking midfielder, a product of Boca Juniors' youth academy, is currently playing for Panathinaikos in Greece and is gradually making a name for himself.

The player, born in 2001, has been steadily growing since arriving in European football. After an adaptation period, during Benítez's tenure at the end of last season, Taborda began to deliver consistent performances and statistics, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists in 21 games from January to the end of the 2025-26 season. His momentum has continued this season, with 3 goals and 2 assists in the first 9 games. Such performances have attracted attention, and it is reported that the player himself has already agreed to the idea of wearing the Azzurri jersey.

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