Between Morocco and France, Ayyoub Bouaddi has (definitively) made his choice

The announcement was made without any ambiguity. During an exchange dedicated to the preparations for major events (AFCON, 2030 World Cup), the head of national football confirmed that the Lille midfielder will soon join the "den" of the Atlas Lions. Questioned about the pool of talents in Europe, Fouzi Lekjaa specifically cited the 17-year-old player among the elements acquired for the national cause.

This officialization closes a burning file. Ayoub Bouaddi, a true revelation of Ligue 1, was at a crossroads. A French youth international and courted insistently by the French Federation, he represented a priority target for Morocco due to his precocity and technical profile in midfield.

By securing this talent, Morocco confirms the devastating effectiveness of its strategy towards dual nationals. After the rallying of stars like Brahim Diaz or Eliesse Ben Seghir, Bouaddi’s arrival further densifies an already plethoric Moroccan squad, armed for the continental and global challenges awaiting Walid Regragui’s men.