Achraf Hakimi explains his decision to represent Morocco instead of Spain
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Footballer Achraf Hakimi, born in Madrid 27 years ago, has recently shared the reasons that led him to choose the Morocco national team over Spain's. Although the player grew up in the Spanish capital, he always maintained a strong connection to the customs and culture of his parents at home.
Hakimi has revealed that, early in his career, he received a call from the Spanish national team. The player decided to attend a training camp to test the experience; however, he confessed that he did not feel comfortable during that process. This feeling was decisive for the athlete to make a definitive decision about his professional future.
The right-back explained that, after that brief experience, he understood that his place was with the Moroccan team. In his own words, he felt much more identified with the values and culture that were passed down to him in his family, which directly influenced his choice to develop his international career.
This story highlights the reality of many athletes with dual nationality living in Spain. Hakimi's trajectory is an example of how family roots and personal identity play a fundamental role in the decisions of elite athletes, beyond their place of birth.
Sources: SPORT
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