Thiago Pitarch: A Potential Addition to Morocco's National Team
According to reports from Marca, the Moroccan national football team is keenly interested in nationalizing defensive midfielder Thiago Pitarch, who currently plays for Real Madrid. At just 18 years old, Pitarch has a unique connection to Morocco; one of his grandmothers hails from the country, granting him the eligibility to represent Morocco on the international stage. The Moroccan Football Federation has been monitoring Pitarch's progress for some time and is eager to persuade him to switch his sporting nationality.
In an effort to entice the young midfielder, the Moroccan national team has presented him with an ambitious project for the upcoming 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal. If Pitarch decides to accept this opportunity, he would become the third Spanish player to wear the Moroccan jersey, following in the footsteps of Brahim Díaz and Munir El Haddadi. Up until now, Pitarch has publicly stated that he has not yet made a definitive decision regarding which national team he wishes to represent.
Thiago Pitarch began his football journey at the Atlético de Madrid academy and has been a part of Real Madrid since July 2023. This current season, he has made appearances in 19 matches, contributing one goal to his team's efforts. The interest from Morocco not only highlights his potential but also signifies a growing trend of dual-nationality players influencing international football.
As reported by tribuna.com.
