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With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approaching, the Dominicans were eagerly awaiting coach Ibai Gómez’s list. To everyone’s surprise, striker Mariano Díaz, whose contract with Sevilla FC ended on June 30, was not selected. Born in Spain, but to a Dominican mother, former Real Madrid and OL striker Mariano hoped to shine in the colors of this country during a major competition. His non-selection is a hard blow, especially since he was on the preliminary list announced on June 12. Despite his experience at the top level, Gómez ultimately decided to do without his services after a blank season in Andalusia.
A brake on its future?
This exclusion marks a new disappointment for Mariano Díaz, who has just left FC Seville and was looking to relaunch his career. At 30, his absence from the list for the Paris games leaves his footballing future uncertain, especially since being free of any contract, the striker had no worries about joining his selection, as is the case for other players. This decision by Ibai Gomez could well mark a decisive turning point in the striker’s career, who will now have to turn to new opportunities to prove his worth on the field and try to seduce a new team. The Dominican team, led by Junior Firpo, will face Spain, Egypt and Uzbekistan.
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To sum up
Without a club for a few hours, the former Real and Lyon center forward is going through a difficult time. At 30 years old, he is not on Ibai Gomez’s Dominican list for the Paris games. A real blow for someone looking for a new club.
