Inter, who is Tobias Andrada: “chicle”, the River Plate talent compared to Valverde in Baccin’s sights

Born in 2007, he is a central midfielder with more quality than quantity. In his homeland, he is seen as a pure "volante" in terms of his role. Developed in the youth ranks of Velez Sarsfield, he made his professional debut for the club with the blue Vs in 2025.

By the end of his first year in the first team, he had racked up 35 appearances, 3 goals and 2 assists and had also made his Copa Libertadores debut. Those performances caught the eye of several clubs, but in the end it was River Plate who decided to invest in him.

As for the figures involved, they were modest all things considered. According to Soydelmillo.com, the agreement involved the purchase of 66% of the player’s rights for 6 million dollars and an option to acquire a further 14% in the future. Today, therefore, his value starts at 9 million dollars.

During his time at Vélez, both manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto and club president Fabián Berlanga likened him to Federico Valverde, Uruguay and Real Madrid's captain and star man.

An Argentina Under-20 international, he has often drifted into a right-sided mezzala role or even out wide during his career. But he is at his best in a two-man midfield alongside a more physical player. His trademarks are his vertical runs and his ability to play in behind.

CIES have included him in the top 10 of the best players capable of making passes of no more than 10 metres that can beat at least three or more opponents. Rayan Cherki tops that ranking, with Lamine Yamal in third place and new Juventus signing Kerim Alajbegovic seventh.

Because of his ability to manage the ball, in Argentina he has already been nicknamed "Chicle" by the fans, meaning chewing gum, because it is so difficult to take the ball off his feet.