Lamine Yamal is only 16 years old, but he is already the subject of many solicitations. And not just any! The young FC Barcelona player is the object of the desires of the Spanish and Moroccan national teams.
And, despite positive signals in the direction of the country of his father, his heart would lean in favor of La Roja! Despite the siren songs of the Atlas Lions, Lamine Yamal seems determined to continue playing with theSpain. During the last U17 European Championship, he defended the Spanish colors and he would therefore like to continue on this path, according to the revelations of the Spanish media. Revelo. Calls from the foot of Morocco would therefore not have succeeded in modifying his current preference.
The Spanish Football Federation thus dispatched Francis Hernández (coordinator of the youth categories) and Tito Blanco (his deputy) on Wednesday to meet the young talent to discuss his projects. The body even talked about their plans for the player, anticipating his inclusion in the national A team rather than the youth categories. However, this decision will have to be confirmed in the near future by Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national A team, who could include him in the next list for the September rally. And this in particular in order to block Morocco.
Morocco has not said its last word
THE Morocco has not said its last word in the race to attract Lamine Yamal. Despite his supposed current preference for Spain, the player’s home country remains determined to do everything in their power to convince him to join their ranks. Moroccan officials have engaged in discussions with the player to show their sincere interest and to invite him to join the Atlas Lions. But the player has reportedly shown his commitment to Spain. This situation highlights the battle between the two nations to secure the services of this footballing prodigy. If the Moroccan Federation tries to seduce Lamine Yamal by offering him a place of choice within his senior team, Lamine Yamal’s preference for Spain seems for the moment unshakeable if we are to believe the recent statements of
Revelo.
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