According to reports from La Derniere Heure, the young Belgian player of Moroccan origin, Zakaria Bakkali, has decided to pursue his international career with Belgium. The 17-year-old PSV midfielder, who previously expressed a desire to take two weeks to make a decision, is said to have opted for the Red Devils. The information site claims to have received confirmation from sources close to the player’s family.
If the reports are accurate, Zakaria Bakkali could be included in the list of Belgian national coach Marc Wilmots for the upcoming matches against Croatia on October 11 or the match against Wales. The official announcement of his decision is expected to be made during the next gathering of the Belgian national team.
