Between Morocco and Belgium, Rayane Bounida has made his choice

Rayane Bounida, the 19-year-old prodigy of Ajax Amsterdam, would have chosen to represent Morocco over Belgium for the rest of his international career. This turnaround by the attacking midfielder marks a major milestone in his professional journey and shows the growing attractiveness of the Moroccan national team among dual-national talents trained in Europe.

The young striker, who was trained at Anderlecht before joining the Netherlands, has expressed his desire to wear the colors of the Atlas Lions. According to information reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, this creative footballer has officially expressed his preference for his Moroccan roots, putting an end to his career with the Belgian youth teams, of which he was one of the key players. This personal choice comes as the player is now considered one of the most promising talents of his generation on the continental stage.

This decision coincides with Rayane Bounida’s definitive integration into the Ajax first team this season. The player has stood out with remarkable performances, notably during an appearance in the Champions League against Benfica Lisbon and several decisive interventions in the domestic championship.

For the Belgian federation, the departure of this technical player to another nation represents the loss of a key element of its training pool. In contrast, Morocco confirms its ability to attract elite players playing in the major European leagues.

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