Regardless of representing France at youth stage, AS Monaco’s Eliesse Ben Seghir (19) has spoken about his choice to pledge his worldwide allegiance to Morocco.
The Diagonale academy product has been referred to as as much as Walid Regragui’s squad for the primary time and will make his worldwide debut later this month. Having pledged his worldwide allegiance to the Atlas Lions, having represented the France U19 facet on 4 events, Ben Seghir spoke of “reduction” in a press convention, attended by Get French Soccer Information.
Eliesse Ben Seghir sur sa décision de représenter Maroc:
🇲🇦«J’ai eu la likelihood de jouer pour 2 grandes nations de foot. C’était un choix compliqué mais lourdement réfléchi. J’ai fait ce choix par rapport aux mes racines. La FFF a essayé me ‘garder’ mais j’assume mon choix.» pic.twitter.com/YlFNGHeCsI
— Luke Entwistle (@LukeEntwistle) March 15, 2024
“I’ve had the possibility to play for 2 massive footballing nations. It was a troublesome alternative however one which I deeply thought of. I made this alternative due to my origins; my dad and mom are Moroccan. It’s also a reduction and I’m very proud. As I stated, it wasn’t a simple alternative, however my origins gained. The FFF (French FA) tried to ‘maintain’ me, however as soon as I made this alternative, I take duty for it,” started the Monaco ahead, who has made his return after being struck down by two massive accidents this season.
“It’s an audacious [choice], however I may ask one other query: why wait after I know what I would like? I do know what I needed to I made this alternative […] when Morocco name you up, it is rather troublesome to refuse. Walid introduced me with an excellent challenge. He confirmed me love and the fervour that Morocco needed to convey me in,” he added.
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