Mariano Pernia given Spanish citizenship
Getafe's Argentine defender Mariano Pernia is available for selection by Spain coach Luis Aragones after securing dual nationality on Wednesday. It is a big day for me because I wanted Spanish citizenship. Dual nationality opens doors for me with a view to getting to the World Cup," Pernia told the Getafe website.
"I haven't spoke to Aragones yet, but I am excited at the possibility that I could now make it."
Aragones says he has kept an eye on the 28-year-old who has had an impressive season with the modest Primera Liga outfit. Pernia would compete with Chelsea's Asier del Horno and Atletico Madrid's Antonio Lopez at left back in the squad. In February, Getafe said they had reached an agreement to sell Pernia to Atletico at the end of the season.
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