Yassine Bounou opens Morocco door to Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has opened the door for Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch to represent the Atlas Lions, highlighting the midfielder’s family connection to the country.

Pitarch is currently the subject of discussions over a possible switch to the Moroccan national team as Morocco continues to explore opportunities to attract young dual-nationality players developing in European football.

Bounou, who is part of the Moroccan national team, has now offered a clear message of welcome to the young Real Madrid player.

The goalkeeper pointed to Pitarch’s Moroccan family ties and suggested that those links could provide a route into the Atlas Lions setup.

“Thiago Pitarch has his family in Morocco. He will always be welcomed with open arms. Any player with a connection to Morocco is welcome, even more so if he plays for Real Madrid.”

Bounou’s comments underline the Moroccan national team’s approach towards players from the diaspora who have connections to the country while developing their careers in Europe.

For Pitarch, those family links to Morocco could become an important factor as he considers his international future.

His development at Real Madrid has also placed him under particular attention, given the status of the Spanish club and the opportunities available to young players within its system.

The possibility of representing Morocco would give Pitarch another international option as his career continues to develop.

The Atlas Lions have shown interest in attracting players with links to the country, particularly those progressing through European football.

Bounou’s intervention also sends a strong message to players with Moroccan heritage who are developing outside the country.

His comments make clear that the national team remains open to welcoming footballers who have a genuine connection to Morocco.

Pitarch’s situation is therefore being closely followed as discussions continue over a potential move to the Atlas Lions.

His family background provides the connection, while his progress at Real Madrid has added further interest to the possibility.

For Morocco, attracting emerging talent from European clubs remains an important part of building the future of the national team.

Pitarch’s case fits into that wider approach, with the young midfielder potentially having the opportunity to choose the Atlas Lions as his international home.

Bounou has now made Morocco’s position clear: the door remains open to Pitarch, and the Real Madrid youngster would be welcomed by the Atlas Lions should he decide to pursue that path.