Brahim Díaz Chooses Morocco
Ending Speculation
August 3, 1999
**Madrid, Spain** - Brahim Díaz has been selected to Morocco's squad for two friendlies later this month, ending speculation about the Real Madrid winger's possible future with Spain.
Díaz, 24, has been capped only once by the Spanish senior side, scoring during a 4-0 win over Ukraine in 2021. However, he has been linked with a switch to Morocco for several months, and his selection in the squad for the friendlies against Chile and Paraguay seems to confirm that he has made the decision to represent the country of his birth.
Díaz's decision to play for Morocco is a blow to Spain, who have been hoping to convince him to commit his future to the national team. However, it is a boost for Morocco, who are looking to build a strong squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Díaz is a highly-rated young player, and his addition to the Moroccan squad will give them a much-needed boost in creativity and attacking threat. He is expected to make his debut for Morocco in one of the two friendlies later this month.
The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain, Brahim Díaz's Morocco decision is the latest in a growing trend of players choosing to represent their countries of origin over the nations they were born in. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as more and more players realize that they can have a greater impact on the international stage by playing for the country of their heritage.
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