Thiago Pitarch leaves Morocco door open as international future remains undecided

Thiago Pitarch has refused to rule out representing Morocco at international level, hinting that he could yet opt for the Lions de l’Atlas despite previously being widely tipped for a future with Spain.

Asked by Spanish broadcaster Cadena SER about the prospect of joining the Moroccan national team, the young midfielder gave a brief but revealing response, replying: “pourquoi pas… on verra” – “why not… we’ll see”.

His comments have reignited debate over where his international allegiance might ultimately lie, at a time when Morocco’s growing pull among dual-nationality players is becoming increasingly evident.

Morocco’s rising appeal to dual nationals

Pitarch’s public openness to Morocco is seen as further evidence of the national team’s strengthened appeal, particularly for players eligible for more than one country.

The Lions de l’Atlas have been drawing increasing interest from binationaux, with the national set-up boosted by a deepening talent pool and the prospect of playing a home World Cup in 2030.

Morocco is one of the host nations for the 2030 World Cup, an historic edition of the tournament which is set to take place across multiple countries. The opportunity to feature on home soil at such a showcase event has become a significant factor in the decision-making of several eligible players.

The combination of a competitive squad, improved recent performances on the international stage and a clearly defined long-term project has helped enhance Morocco’s attractiveness in the eyes of many youngsters with dual eligibility.

Speculation over Spain or Morocco

Pitarch had been widely viewed as a likely future option for La Roja, with his progress closely monitored in Spain and suggestions he was on a pathway towards the Spanish set-up.

However, his latest remarks have completely reopened speculation about his international future.

By declining to commit fully to Spain and instead publicly acknowledging Morocco as a possibility, the midfielder has underlined that his choice is not yet settled.

For now, Pitarch has given no further indication of when or how he intends to make a final decision. His brief answer – “why not… we’ll see” – suggests he is prepared to keep his options open, and ensures that both Morocco and Spain will remain attentive to his development in the months and years ahead.

While there has been no official approach detailed in his comments, nor any declaration in favour of either country, his stance adds him to the growing list of binationaux carefully weighing up a future with the Lions de l’Atlas in the build-up to the 2030 World Cup.