Brahim Diaz will be “an asset for a great team” like Morocco

“Morocco is a great team led by a good coach whom I know,” Ancelotti emphasized during a press conference ahead of the match that will see the leaders of the Spanish championship, Real Madrid, face Osasuna on Saturday in the 29th round of La Liga.

“For us, Brahim Diaz is an important player and can be for any team. He chose where he wanted to go and he chose well,” supported the Italian coach.

“Morocco had a fantastic World Cup and Brahim will bring added value to this great team,” insisted Ancelotti.

Brahim Diaz said he is “proud and happy” to wear the Moroccan national team jersey in preparation for the two friendly matches the Atlas Lions will play against Angola and Mauritania at the end of March.

“When the list of players called up by Morocco was released on Wednesday with my name on it, I felt proud and happy. Who wouldn’t want to play for a national team like Morocco?” he declared in an interview with radio “Cadena Ser” on Thursday evening.

“I think the love and the project shown to me in Morocco are very important,” said the 24-year-old player, adding that he was “guided by the heart.”