Haissem Hassan commits international future to Egypt 

Haissem Hassan, the Real Oviedo winger eligible for three countries, has chosen to represent Egypt at international level, ending years of speculation over his future.

The 23-year-old, born in Bagnolet, France, to an Egyptian father and Tunisian mother, had the option of playing for France, Tunisia or Egypt.

Having featured for France at youth levels – including the U17, U18 and U20 sides – Hassan was also courted heavily by Tunisia, who sought to strengthen their attacking options with diaspora talent.

However, Egypt have secured his commitment, with national team administrative director Ibrahim Hassan confirming the decision.

We have contacted Haissem Hassan and he will be called up for the next national team training session, he said on YallaKoranow, dashing Tunisia’s long-standing hopes of winning the player’s allegiance.

Hassan’s decision marks a significant boost for the Pharaohs, who have been looking to inject fresh attacking quality into their squad.

His profile – quick, direct and effective in transition – is seen as perfectly suited to the demands of modern international football.

The winger began his career in the academy of Paris FC before moving to Châteauroux, where he made his professional debut at just 16.

His promising performances quickly caught the attention of Villarreal, who secured his signature.

Loan spells at Mirandés and Sporting Gijón helped him adjust to Spanish football, before a transfer to Real Oviedo in the summer of 2024 gave him stability.

This season, Hassan has already featured in four La Liga matches, registering one assist.

🚨🇪🇬 Ibrahim Hassan :

🗣️ « Nous avons contacté Haissem Hassan (Real Oviedo) et il sera convoqué pour le prochain rassemblement de l’équipe nationale égyptienne ! » 🔥🇪🇬

(@Yallakoranow) pic.twitter.com/2AHNGIfOgB

— Onze Masr 🇪🇬 (@onzemasr) September 6, 2025

His rise followed a strong campaign in Spain’s second tier last season, where he contributed four goals and three assists, performances that reignited debate around his international allegiance.

By choosing Egypt, Hassan aligns himself with a project aiming to rejuvenate the squad ahead of major competitions, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

His ability to stretch defences, beat players one-on-one, and create chances is expected to add a new dimension to the Pharaohs’ attack, which continues to be led by Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.

For Egypt, landing a player of Hassan’s calibre – who was once on France’s youth pathway and pursued by Tunisia – represents a major statement of intent.

His debut is anticipated in October’s training camp, marking the beginning of what both the player and Egypt hope will be a defining chapter in his career.