Morocco has reportedly not lost hope of attracting Real Madrid player Brahim Diaz. Some sources believe that the wait for a selection that does not come with Spain could throw him by default into the arms of Morocco.
Brahim Diaz, Morocco not giving up on trying to win him over
Morocco's interest in Brahim Diaz has been mooted for several years now.However, this objective has not yet come to fruition. The reason for this is that the current Real Madrid player cherishes the dream and hope of one day being called up to play for La Roja. According to Marca, this hope is beginning to turn to despair. The national team has not been in top form since reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League last season with Milan. Brahim Diaz has also not been called up for the September squad, as he looks for a place in the Madrid team.
And with no call-up forthcoming, Morocco continues to court the player, whose paternal grandparents hail from Morocco. His father and representative is in contact with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, who are trying to convince him. Morocco wants to be able to count on the player for the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire scheduled for January.
Morocco still have two international windows in October and November to try and convince Brahim Diaz to join the Atlas Lions. The country does not lack arguments with the quality of the team, the World Cup semi-final reached, but also the Spanish colony who passed through Spain before choosing Morocco.
What message does this send to other Moroccan players?
Spain runs the risk that Diaz, tired of waiting, will finally choose Morocco, which is showing a lot of interest in him. But is the player so excited by the idea of playing in an African Cup of Nations that he'll be persuaded? Will the player aiming for a first-team place at Real risk joining Morocco? Or will Real, whose squad is under-strength, force the midfielder to decline? He is at a turning point in his career.
What message does this assiduous courting by African federations of players with dual nationality who show their preference for their country of adoption and birth send to players still committed to the national team?It undoubtedly creates frustration for many.To invest oneself, to show one's love for one's country, to participate in the development of the national team, and then to have one's name snubbed for a major competition by a player who has come by default. Soccer, fans and federations can be ungrateful. When their aim is to win a title, recognition takes second place.
🚨 | Brahim Díaz est proche de rejoindre la sélection marocaine. L’objectif est qu’il soit présent à la CAN 2024.
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