A boy made Lionel Scaloni sign a 'contract' until 2030 and challenged Chiqui Tapia: 'Now it's your turn'

A heartwarming gesture from a young fan has captured the attention of Argentine football supporters, offering a hopeful sign regarding the future of national team coach Lionel Scaloni. During his vacation in Pujato, Santa Fe, Scaloni was approached by Franco Ottaviani, a young fan who presented him with an unconventional "contract."

Instead of a typical autograph or photo, the boy brought a document titled "Contract for the 2030 World Cup." Scaloni, embracing the child's initiative, smiled and signed the makeshift agreement, much to the delight of Franco and his family. This act of support comes amid ongoing speculation about Scaloni's continuity as coach following the 2026 World Cup final loss.

Franco's father later shared a video of the moment on social media. In the clip, the proud boy, holding the signed "contract," directly addressed the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia. "Now it's your turn," the child said to the camera, playfully urging Tapia to also formalize Scaloni's contract renewal until the 2030 World Cup.

The video quickly went viral on X, formerly Twitter, with users celebrating the child's creativity and joining the humorous campaign for Scaloni's extended tenure. Many praised the young fan's cleverness in both securing Scaloni's commitment and putting pressure on the AFA president simultaneously.