Real Madrid starlet Brahim Diaz has decided to pledge his international allegiance to Morocco after not receiving a call from the Spanish national team.

The news of Brahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco at the international level comes as a significant development in the football world. Born in Malaga to Spanish parents, Diaz had always aspired to represent Spain, the nation of his birth, on the international stage. However, feeling overlooked and undervalued by the Spanish national team, Diaz has made the noteworthy choice to switch his allegiance to Morocco.

The decision to represent Morocco comes after a concerted effort by the Moroccan Football Federation’s president and the Moroccan minister delegate for the budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, to convince Diaz to make this switch. Despite initially representing Spain at the youth level, Diaz reportedly did not feel the same level of appreciation and support from La Roja and its national team boss, Luis de la Fuente. This turn of events is set to be a loss for Spain, as Diaz’s potential as a leading player at Real Madrid, combined with his evident talent, makes him a noteworthy addition to any national team.

Morocco, on the other hand, is set to gain a valuable addition to their squad. At just 24 years old, Diaz has the potential to be one of the standout players at Real Madrid, as demonstrated by his impressive performance and stunning goal against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. His paternal grandfather, Brahim Diaz Abdelkader, who was born in Morocco, makes him eligible to represent the highest ranked African team in the world, and his inclusion adds to the wealth of skilled and attacking players in the Moroccan national team.

Looking ahead, Diaz has the opportunity to make his international debut for Morocco against Angola on 22nd March, provided he is called up to the Atlas Lions’ squad as anticipated. Following the international break, he will return to Real Madrid, where the team is continuing their pursuit of the La Liga title, currently holding a seven-point lead after their recent victory against Celta Vigo. This decision marks a significant turning point in the career of Brahim Diaz and will undoubtedly be closely followed by football fans around the world.