Thiago Pitarch has emerged as one of the most surprising names in the current landscape of Real Madrid. The young midfielder, born in 2007 and hailing from Madrid, has seized the opportunity presented by injuries within the first team, making a notable impact with his strong performances. His recent displays have not only bolstered his sporting prospects but have also opened a new chapter on the international stage.
The talented player has already represented Spain at various youth levels and received a call-up to the under-20 national team to participate in the Youth World Cup held in Chile. The Royal Spanish Football Federation sees Pitarch as a key player for the future and aims to strengthen their connection with him in the coming years.
However, Morocco remains vigilant regarding his development. Given that part of his paternal family has Moroccan roots, Pitarch is also eligible to represent the North African nation. In recent years, the Moroccan federation has implemented an active strategy to attract talent from the diaspora.
This initiative has already yielded significant results with players such as Achraf Hakimi, Ez Abde, Ilias Akhomach, and Chadi Riad. The most notable case was Brahim Díaz, who ultimately chose to represent Morocco at the international level despite having played for Spain's youth teams.
Pitarch's situation mirrors these precedents. Although he opted to represent Spain in the under-20 World Cup, Morocco remains interested and may try to persuade him if he struggles to secure a position in the senior Spanish national team in the future.
One potential next step to ensure his continued association with La Roja could be a call-up to the under-21 team. Coach David Gordo might consider including him in the qualifying matches for the European Championship in 2027, a move that would further solidify the player's ties with the Spanish international project.
Current FIFA regulations allow a player to switch national teams only once before the age of 21, provided that they have not played more than three matches for the senior team. This rule keeps the competitive and political rivalry between both federations alive for one of Real Madrid's promising young talents.
As reported by mundiario.com.
