Spanish Star Surprises by Choosing to Represent Morocco

The Moroccan newspaper Al-Muhtab reported that a recent telephone conversation took place between Brahim Diaz, the Italian star of AC Milan, and Walid Rekraghi, the coach of the Atlas Lions, in which he announced his agreement to represent the Moroccan national team.

Braim Diaz, 23, is of Moroccan paternal descent and Spanish maternal descent, making him eligible to represent one of the Moroccan national teams, Atlas Lions or Spain’s La Furia Roja.

Brahim Diaz has previously represented most of Spain’s national teams for Sunni groups, but he can still change his football nationality to Moroccan, according to FIFA rules.

The newspaper Al-Muhtab described the big role played by Hussein Harja, the former Inter Milan star who is in charge of overseeing the Moroccan Football Federation’s cell of professional players, to build bridges between the two sides. after a misunderstanding that happened between them recently.

Diaz is expected to be in the Moroccan squad for the expected clash against South Africa on June 17 in the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Brahim Diaz plays for AC Milan, the Rossoneri, on loan from Real Madrid, with whom he has a contract until 2025.

The Italian team is aiming to secure a permanent contract with the player and pay an amount of between 25 and 30 million euros, although the possibility of his transfer to Merengue’s accounts next season remains a possibility.

It is noteworthy that the market value of Diaz on the exchange of the specialized platform “Transfer Market” at the moment is about 20 million euros, which is two million less than last year.

Brahim Diaz has made 43 appearances for AC Milan, Rossoneri, in various competitions during the current season and has scored 13 goals between goals scored and scored.

Source: media