Spanish national team coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Real Madrid youth player Thiago Pitarch has chosen to represent Spain at the international level. The 17-year-old midfielder, who is eligible through his Moroccan father, was also courted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
De la Fuente announced the decision during a press conference on March 20, 2026, stating Pitarch's commitment to La Roja. The player, a regular for Real Madrid's Juvenil A team, is considered a promising talent for Spain's future youth squads.
This choice follows a period of dual-nationality speculation, a common scenario in international football. Pitarch's decision strengthens Spain's youth prospects while Morocco continues to seek talents from its diaspora.
