While Belgium is interested in his profile, Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi has finally clarified his position vis-à-vis the Red Devils.
A few weeks ago, Domenico Tedesco, the coach of the Belgian team confirmed the interest of the Red Devils in the right side of Genk, Zakaria El Ouahdi (23 years old next December). “Zakaria El Ouahdi? We are examining the option, just like with Mile Svilar (Serbian international of Belgian origin, editor’s note). The official response always takes a little time. Although we cannot forget that our places are also limited”declared the technician at the beginning of November.
Enough to intensify speculation around a change of heart for the Olympic bronze medalist, when he was only called up once with the Lions of the Atlas without playing a single minute, and without being recalled since. A potential change of direction which has already earned him enmity from his compatriots on the Moroccan side, particularly on social networks.
« I am Moroccan and I will remain Moroccan »
While his position was therefore expected, the native of Antwerp (of parents of Moroccan origin) made his decision. In a statement that could not be clearer, the person concerned expressed his allegiance for the red and green nation.
“I am Moroccan and I will remain Moroccan. You still have to work to come to the selection. It is Allah who decides and gives us our rzaq”he declared in comments relayed by the specialized account Soccer212. This should reassure the country. It remains to convince Walid Regragui to return to the selection where places are worth a lot.
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