Signed Photo Santiago Castro – Argentina – No. 18 – 30x20 cm – COA Available

Autographed photograph of Santiago Castro in the Argentina jersey

A vivid shot depicting Santiago Castro in action in the Argentina jersey, with the number 18 on his chest, protecting the ball in a duel with a Chilean opponent. The Albiceleste kit signed by adidas, with the historic white and sky-blue stripes, immortalizes the young forward in the context of the Argentine national teams. His focused gaze on the ball and agile build highlight the qualities of a modern striker, possessing excellent technique and a rare goal-scoring instinct for his age. The original autograph, applied with a black marker on the right of the image and complete with his characteristic signature "Santi Castro," is large and clearly legible. A collector's item dedicated to one of the emerging talents in Argentine and Italian football.

The Player: Santiago Castro

Santiago Tomás Castro (San Martín, Buenos Aires, September 18, 2004), nicknamed Toto, is an Argentine striker among the most promising young players on the international scene. Having grown up in Vélez Sarsfield, a historic club in Buenos Aires, he rose to prominence at a very young age, becoming the club's youngest top scorer in a tournament. In January 2024, he was acquired by Bologna, with whom he made his Serie A debut and won the Coppa Italia in 2024/2025, establishing himself as a key offensive player for the Rossoblù. An agile and technical striker, capable of playing as a second striker as well, he combines coolness in front of goal with generosity in play. With the Argentine youth selections, he has worn the jerseys of the Under-20 and Under-23 teams. A rising talent, destined for a prominent future.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

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What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a shot on which the subject has personally signed, directly and not reproduced. It is distinguished from prints or facsimiles by verifiable elements: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included free of charge, with the option to add a COA for internationally recognized protection. The collectible value of an autographed photograph grows over time in relation to the signer's career, historical relevance, and popularity.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each item is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the item is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24-72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.