MADRID (AP) — Brahim Díaz was selected in Morocco’s squad on Wednesday for two friendlies later this month, ending speculation about the Real Madrid winger’s possible future with the Spanish national team.
The Spanish daily Marca and other local media reported the move earlier this week. Spanish media said the national team’s lack of interest in Díaz played a role in his decision, with Morocco active in trying to recruit him.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente responded to those reports by saying he’d respect Díaz’s decision. He added that only individuals who want to play for Spain would be welcomed in his squad.
Díaz was a regular in Spain’s youth squads, including some coached by De la Fuente.
He won his solitary senior cap, and scored a goal, in a 4-0 win over Lithuania in a June 2021 friendly match. The under-21 squad was called up for that game
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