The Lille midfielder was hesitating between Morocco and France, a selection he had represented in youth categories.
Good news for Moroccan supporters. According to RMC Sport, Ayyoub Bouaddi has decided to represent Morocco on the international stage. This choice to wear the colors of the Kingdom should be officially announced by the Federation in the coming hours. With rare maturity for an 18-year-old player, the Lille midfielder has already experienced a lot. The profile of the native of Senlis appealed greatly to the Moroccan sports officials. Morocco, the country of his parents’ origin, has managed to convince Bouaddi to respond positively to a call-up, especially in view of the 2026 World Cup in a few weeks.
The player’s statement and confirmation are awaited
Beyond the announcement, this decision illustrates the spectacular rise in power of the Moroccan selection among the best dual-profile players. Long considered an alternative, Morocco now establishes itself as a major sports project, capable of competing with the greatest nations of world football in the battle for talent. “It’s very flattering to be courted by these two selections because I think it’s a strength to have a new nationality,” said the young Dogue, interviewed earlier in April on the Télélfoot show. “It’s an important choice in a career, something that shouldn’t be rushed, pushed forcibly. It’s something that should come naturally.” While the Moroccan federation will quickly formalize the call-up, the player’s statement and confirmation are awaited. Even though, according to FIFA regulations, it is impossible for him to decline a selection without being penalized by FIFA.
Morocco has really worked over time to attract the youngster. Ayyoub Bouaddi had discussions with Mohamed Ouahbi, successor to Walid Regragui as Morocco’s coach, as well as with Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation. For several years now, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has been strongly structured. Moroccan football now has modern infrastructure, professional coaching, and a long-term vision that appeal to young players with great potential. The adherence to the collective project supported by the Moroccan federation may also have made a difference in making an important choice between Morocco and France.
