Zidane with Algeria, pure opportunism?

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By: Manu Tournoux

While Algeria seems to be off to play the next World Cup, Luca Zidane will have the opportunity to play for the Fennecs. Certainly no coincidence.

In the Zidane family, Algeria has not necessarily requested Luca. And yet, Zinedine's second son may soon wear the Fennecs jersey.

Indeed, the House of the Statute of the players of the FIFA football court rendered a favorable decision on the subject of

His request for a change in sports nationality. Born in Marseille, this goalkeeper evolving in Granada, in the second Spanish division, had evolved under the tunic of the rooster in all the selections of young people.

“I love Spain but I feel French. I have been in Spain since the age of 3 years but my habits are French. In the family, we feel French ”, he confided to the JDD, during an interview given in April 2022. At the time, Luca Zidane also revealed having “Has touches to go to the Spanish selection of those under 15”.

Luca Zidane, worthy successor to de Raïs M'bohli?

At no time, this player from Castilla du Real Madrid evokes the Fennecs. It is however these that he decided to join, when he is already 27 years old. A timing that challenges all the more knowing that they are qualified for the next CAN and in
Favorable tank to participate in the 2026 World Cup.

“His arrival seems to be massively criticized,
explains Yacine, who manages the Arobase Dzair page, at Foot transfer window. Many people believe that he comes at a late age and that his club form does not justify a possible summons. Many wonder what he could bring to the selection, where some championship guards seem to be snubbed. »» Algeria is still waiting for the worthy successor to Raïs M'bohli as a goalkeeper.