Internazionale may need to consider and invest in their forward line before next season, as several of their attackers are ageing and likely to depart in the summer transfer window.

However, they already have a promising, versatile young forward in their ranks who could serve as an excellent understudy to the experienced incoming Mehdi Taremi from Porto.

This young talent is Valentín Carboni.

Classified and predominantly played as an attacking midfielder during the 23/24 season on loan at Monza, Carboni, a recent debutant for Argentina, has been accumulating minutes this season, often coming off the bench.

The below visualisation shows where the 19-year-old ranks for some of the key metrics when compared with the other attacking midfielders, not just in Europe’s top-five leagues but also in leagues that are slightly lower in quality than those.

With 10 starts to his name in the league this season, Carboni has five goal contributions to his name.

That number is the joint-fourth-highest in his team — not bad for an 18-year-old.

Carboni, whenever he has been on the pitch, has shown glimpses of the kind of potential he carries over the course of the season.

A player with strong dribbling ability and calmness in front of the goal, Carboni suits possession-based football and is not afraid to receive the ball in dangerous areas.

Defensively, he can still improve his game, but it is still too early in his career to be harsh on his defensive numbers.

Argentina are gradually preparing for the next generation of footballers, and this group includes Valentín Carboni.

While he may not be a regular in the starting XI for Argentina during Copa América — or even the first substitute — he has made significant strides to reach this point.

If given the opportunity, he could potentially be a game-changer for his team on any given day.

This is why he is definitely one of the players to keep an eye on.

The discussion of whether he will stay at Inter or go on another loan is a topic that may arise later in the summer window, adding to the intrigue surrounding his future.