Ignacio Ovando, a promising 19-year-old central defender for Rosario Central, has attracted interest from several European clubs, with Inter and Napoli reportedly prepared to compete for the Argentinian player. Both Italian clubs are seeking defensive reinforcements due to injuries and gaps in their squads. Rosario Central is asking for 15 million dollars for Ovando, who is also being followed by Boca Juniors.
In a statement to DSports, the defender said he has not had any contact with other teams and is focused on Rosario Central, a club he owes a lot to and considers the biggest in Argentina. For Inter, a potential deal for Ovando would be similar to the one they previously arranged for Palacios. Ovando joined Rosario Central in January 2026 and in the 2025/26 domestic league season he has made 30 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. He is yet to be capped by the senior Argentina national team and his current Transfermarkt market value is €9.00M.
