The Thiago Pitarch saga continues to fuel discussions on both sides of the Mediterranean. After an excellent U19 European Championship with Spain, where he is among the top assist providers of the tournament with five assists, the 18-year-old player spoke about his international future during an interview on the show El Larguero on Cadena SER.
When asked about Morocco’s interest and a potential choice between the Atlas Lions and La Roja, Pitarch carefully avoided making a statement. “What must happen will happen,” he simply replied, before adding: “It’s something I still see as very far away. First, we are going to win this Euro.” This response leaves all doors open and confirms that the player prefers to stay focused on his current sporting objectives rather than fuel speculation.
These statements slightly contrast with his remarks made a few months ago, when he clearly expressed his ambition to one day join the senior Spain team. This dream remains intact. The attacking midfielder believes that the priority is to continue his development, establish himself with his club, and convince Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente before thinking about his future with the national team.
For Morocco, this change in tone is nonetheless an element to watch closely. Pitarch has not announced a choice in favor of the Atlas Lions, but he has not closed the door on this possibility either. At just 18 years old, no definitive decision has yet been made regarding his international career, leaving the Royal Moroccan Football Federation hopeful of still convincing one of the most promising young talents of his generation.
In a context where Morocco is achieving success with dual-nationality players, the Thiago Pitarch case could still see several twists and turns. One thing is certain: as long as the player is not officially called up to the senior national team for an official competition, his international future will remain open.
