Le choix de Lamine Yamal expliqué : pourquoi l’Espagne a devancé le Maroc
Lamine Yamal's decision to represent Spain rather than Morocco was made well before it became public. According to Rabie Takassa, an official within the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), who spoke to L'Équipe, the young FC Barcelona prodigy had long been on La Roja's radar when a final Moroccan attempt was made in the summer of 2023.
According to Takassa, Morocco had been monitoring Yamal since his early years at La Masia. There were ongoing discussions with his family and those close to him, in a structured and respectful manner. However, from a sporting perspective, the player had already fully integrated into the Spanish system, with regular selections at all youth levels.
The FRMF nevertheless made one last attempt in August 2023. On this occasion, national team coach Walid Regragui traveled to Barcelona to meet with the player and his entourage to present Morocco's sporting project. Despite this direct exchange, Lamine Yamal confirmed his desire to continue playing in Spain.
According to Rabie Takassa, the decision was in fact largely anticipated by the Moroccan federation. Yamal was already operating within a completely Spanish framework, both at club and national team level, and had a clear future with La Roja, particularly with regard to the Euros and major international competitions.
The head of the FRMF (Royal Moroccan Football Federation) emphasizes one point: this is not a rejection of Morocco, but a rational sporting decision. The player, his entourage, and his daily life were fully committed to the Spanish project. Morocco has therefore not lost a link to its identity, but rather a sporting competitor against a federation that had gained a head start.
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