The FIFA has officially validated Ayyoub Bouaddi’s change of sporting nationality, paving the way for his arrival with the Atlas Lions. The LOSC midfielder, long courted by both France and Morocco, can now represent the Moroccan national team on the international stage.
At 18 years old, Bouaddi was considered one of the great hopes of French football. An international with France’s youth teams, including the U21s, the Lille-trained player ultimately decided to embrace his roots and represent the country of his parents. This strong choice was confirmed after several months of uncertainty regarding his international future.
This administrative validation is excellent news for Morocco, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching. Mohamed Ouahbi can now count on a very promising profile in midfield, capable of bringing technical mastery, maturity, and genuine game intelligence despite his young age.
With the arrival of Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Moroccan national team once again confirms its attractiveness to dual-nationality talents. Following several significant cases in recent years, the Atlas Lions are gaining a high-quality reinforcement for both the present and the future of Moroccan football.
