After months of speculations and discussion, Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz finally decided to play for Morocco at the international stage instead of Spain.
And the 24-year-old attacking midfielder has been handed his maiden call-up by the North African nation today, for their upcoming fixtures against Angola and Mauritania.
Brahim is eligible to play for both Spain and Morocco and had even played for La Roja once three years ago.
The 24-year-old always dreamt of representing the Spanish national team and continued to wait for a call-up despite Morocco pressing him to choose them.
However, having not received much reciprocation from La Roja, the former Manchester City ace finally decided to opt for Morocco earlier this month.
And now, he finds himself on the squad list for their upcoming friendlies against Angola and Mauritania on March 22 and 26, respectively.
Named Real Madrid’s Player of the Month for February, Diaz has been in good nick for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
And now the 24-year-old will be hoping to carry that form onto the international stage and make it count when he makes his debut for Morocco this month.
Along with Brahim, Real Madrid youngster Youssef Lekhedim ‘Yusi’ has also been named in the Morocco squad list by manager Walid Regragui.