DR ‹ › Despite being offered a spot on Spain's under-21 team, Thiago Pitarch has opted to stay with the youth squads, leaving the door open for a potential future with Morocco's senior national team. As reported by Spanish media, this possibility is causing «concerns» at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which is wary of another situation like the one with Brahim Diaz, who chose Morocco over Spain. With several players opting for other national teams instead of La Roja, the RFEF is acutely aware that «nothing is certain yet». Recently, Morocco successfully changed the sporting nationality of six players, underscoring the effectiveness of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation's (FRMF) scouting strategy. The Atlas Lions have long had their sights set on the young talent. Club dynamics could also influence Pitarch's decision. At Real Madrid, his close relationship with Brahim Diaz adds another layer of uncertainty for the Spanish federation regarding his ultimate allegiance. In March, Pitarch mentioned that he remains undecided, though his teammate frequently discusses Morocco with him. The RFEF «offered him the choice between the under-19 and under-21 squads during this international break», a «rare opportunity for an 18-year-old», according to Spanish media. Until Thiago Pitarch makes his senior debut for Spain, he remains eligible to play for Morocco, keeping his international future wide open.
