Lamine Yamal, the star of Barcelona and the Spanish national team, revealed new details about the decision-making process regarding which national team he would represent internationally, confirming that he went through a calm period of reflection before ultimately choosing "La Roja."

Yamal explained that at one point he considered the possibility of representing the Moroccan national team, especially after the "Atlas Lions" reached the World Cup semifinals, an achievement that impressed him and brought him emotionally closer to his original country. However, he emphasized that his final decision was never truly in doubt.

The young player said that his connection to Morocco is strong due to his roots, but his sporting ambition leaned towards European competition: “I wanted to compete in the Euro and play at a competitive level watched by the world,” he said. He added that growing up within FC Barcelona made the path to continental titles closer to him, which was realized when he recently won the European Championship.

Yamal confirmed that this success strengthened his conviction that his international future is more closely tied to Spain, the country where he grew up and which forms a part of his sporting identity. He concluded by emphasizing that his love for Morocco remains strong, and that the option to represent the "Atlas Lions" was never far from his mind. However, the competitiveness of European football and his dream of participating in the Euro and winning titles ultimately made Spain the more likely choice for him.