DR ‹ › Issa Diop, a standout player for the English club Fulham, has opted to join the Moroccan national team. With Moroccan lineage and Senegalese roots from his father's side, Diop also holds French citizenship. As reported by Foot Mercato, Diop might be named in the upcoming national team squad, assuming the paperwork to switch his sporting nationality is completed in time. Born in 1997 in Toulouse, France, Diop has carved out a reputation as a formidable defender. He ventured to England in 2018, where he shone with West Ham before making the switch to Fulham four years later. This season, the 29-year-old has featured in 15 matches across various competitions. Diop has previously worn the French national colors at youth levels, from the under-16 squad to the under-21 team. His addition is expected to be a significant boost for the Atlas Lions as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
