Ayyoub Bouaddi dismisses regrets over choosing Morocco following World Cup exit to France
Morocco’s teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has firmly dismissed any regrets over choosing to represent the Atlas Lions over France, describing his international allegiance switch as a proud decision dictated entirely by his heart.
Teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi has adamantly stated he harbors zero regrets about pledging his international future to Morocco following their 2-0 World Cup quarter-final elimination by France.
Speaking after the emotional defeat, the 18-year-old Lille midfielder emphasized that representing the North African nation was an irreversible decision born out of deep personal pride and affection for his ancestral homeland.
The highly-rated midfield prodigy had previously captained France at various youth levels before executing a formal switch of allegiances just weeks ahead of the tournament.
Despite bowing out to the country where he was raised, Bouaddi vowed to continue fighting fiercely for the Atlas Lions, promising to give everything to make the Moroccan supporters proud in future campaigns.
