Brahim Diaz: Real Madrid Star Makes Huge Promise to Moroccans After Nationality Switch

• Brahim Diaz received a special welcome in Morocco
• The Real Madrid star will represent the Atlas Lions
• Diaz featured for the Spanish youth national teams

Brahim Diaz has pledged to give his best for the Moroccan national football team after deciding to switch nationalities to represent the North African nation at senior level.

Born in Malaga to a Moroccan father and a Spanish mother, Diaz spent most of his time playing for the youth teams of the former European and World Champions.

However, after a blossoming start to his season with Real Madrid, the tricky winger considered his international future as Morocco and Spain waited for a decision.

He was named in Morocco's team for the international break in March and will make his debut in the friendly against Angola, ending Spain's hopes of capturing the mercurial winger. Diaz could add to his tally when Morocco engages Mauritania four days later.

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Following his arrival at the Sale Airport, he was met by fans of the Atlas Lions, who are eager to see him make his national team debut.

In a brief interview with the press, Diaz opened up on his ambitions for Morocco and promised to give his best to the African heavyweight.

“Thank you for the support, for the affection. I am one more of you. I am very grateful to the Moroccan people and I will give my best for this great shirt," he said, as quoted by AS.

The ex-Manchester City youth player has been handed the number 10 jersey as Morocco intends to build around the Real Madrid forward. He will be making his first competitive appearances in June when Morocco faces Zambia and Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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Diaz has scored 9 goals across all competitions for Real Madrid this season, per Transfermarkt.

Diaz receives heroic welcome in Morocco

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid's winger, Brahim Diaz was given a heroic welcome by Moroccans following his decision to represent the North Africans.

Diaz has already joined his new international teammates after choosing Morocco over the Spanish national team.

He is expected to make his debut in the friendly against Angola on Friday in Agadir.