Brahim Díaz was a hero to the Moroccan national team, and he had a great time with his friends at his first practice.

“It is an honor to wear the colors of the Moroccan national team.” This is an honor to be on the list put together by national team coach Walid Regragui with other world-class players,” the Real Madrid midfielder said as he arrived at Rabat-Salé airport on Monday to join the Moroccan national team’s training camp. Get ready to play two friendly games against Mauritania and Angola.

He added, “I feel a lot of sincere love and affection,” making it clear that the 24-year-old was determined to do everything he could to please the Moroccan people.

He said, “I’d like to thank King Mohammed VI for his support and love, as well as for his unwavering support for sports in general and football in particular.” He also said, “I hope to shine with Atlas Lions in the next rounds.”

Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui has called up 24 players to get ready for two matches at the Grand Stade in Agadir. The first is against Angola on March 22; the second is against Mauritania four days later. That’s it.