Algeria Foot– The talented Ibrahim Rabbaj, nicknamed “the Messi of Chelsea”, is at the heart of the concerns of the Moroccan Football Federation, which is trying to convince him to join the ranks of the Moroccan national team. Born in England to a Moroccan father and an English mother, Rabbaj quickly stood out with his exceptional performances within the Chelsea youth teams. His technical ability, particularly his ability to dribble with ease, earned him the admiration of many observers and the flattering nickname of “Chelsea Messi”.
The young prodigy currently plays for the England Under-16 national team, but the Moroccan Federation, which is active in scouting dual-national talent, is hoping to convince him to switch sides. According to sources close to the case, his father’s attachment to Morocco could be a deciding factor in influencing the young player’s decision.
Ibrahim Rabbaj, nicknamed the Messi of Chelsea, has already worn the Morocco jersey in one match with the under-15 team in 2023, before choosing to represent England from that year. However, his exceptional performances on British pitches and his potential to become a key player in the years to come have prompted the Moroccan Federation to step up their efforts to repatriate him.
At the same time, Rabbaj continues to attract the attention of several English clubs who see him as a future great player. Chelsea, his training club, is counting on him and refuses any idea of parting with him.
The competition between England and Morocco to secure the services of this nugget promises to be intense, and time will tell whether Ibrahim Rabbaj will ultimately choose to don the Atlas Lions jersey.
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