Barcelona’s coach, Xavi Hernandez, has also weighed in on Lamine Yamal’s future sporting nationality, as both the Spanish and Moroccan national teams vie for the young Blaugrana talent.
Which national team will Lamine Yamal play for? Born in Spain to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother, the Barcelona prodigy has several national team options to consider. And even though he’s just 16 years old, these choices are already lining up to secure the services of the young forward.
The Spanish press recently announced that the Barca player will be called up by Luis de la Fuente for the upcoming matches of La Roja, as part of the Euro qualifiers against Georgia and Cyprus on September 8 and 12. On the other hand, the Moroccans are also working to bring Yamal to the next gathering of the Atlas Lions. A photo of coach Walid Regragui and Lamine Yamal at a restaurant in Barcelona had stirred up the internet in recent days.
When asked about this topic that has captivated all of Spain, Xavi Hernandez subtly hinted at his forward’s future choice: “Spain or Morocco? It’s Lamine’s decision, of course, I prefer La Roja, but it’s his. He hasn’t told me anything. Above all, I hope he remains at Barcelona for many years,” declared the master tactician in a press conference after the victory against Villarreal (4-3) on Sunday.
