According to the Spanish media "Marca", Barça youngster Abd has sent a letter to the Moroccan Football Association saying that he will not accept Morocco's invitation to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, and the player hopes to stay in Barca to continue to help the team and strive to be called up for the Spanish national team.
The Africa Cup of Nations will be held next year from January 9 to February 6, when La Liga will continue. Barca will face Mallorca, Granada, Rayo Vallecano and Alaves. Barca will also play a Spanish Super Cup match with Real Madrid, and Aboud himself wants to stay in the team after consulting with Xavi.
At the same time, Abd, who has just obtained Spanish citizenship, also hopes to be able to obtain a call-up to the Spanish national team in the future with his performance. The Moroccan Football Association was shocked by Aboud's decision, and they had hoped that the players would represent Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations. Barca reporter Romero also said that Abd has decided to give up the opportunity to represent Morocco.
The 20-year-old, Aboud, who plays as a striker, has made 8 appearances for Barca and made 5 starts this season, scoring 1 goal.
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