They want to steal the Mexican jewel of Arsenal! Be careful with Marcelo Flores because it is not only followed by the Mexican teamwith whom he has already participated in calls, is also in the viewfinder of Canadacountry in which he was born, and Englandwhere he currently plays.

Rubén Flores, father of the player who appears on the list of 60 biggest promises in footballagreed to let the Maple Leafs invite his son to some gatherings, but refused otherwise Englandwith whom he has already lived a called Sub-16.

“Marcelo also has Canadian nationality because he was born in Canada and we have received several calls due to their interest in my son. So far Marcelo was not called up to the Canadian national team, he was invited to several concentrationsbut because of the distances and the time he has not traveled, they follow him very closely,” said Rubén Flores. ESPN.

“With England, he has already been called up here with the U-16s last year and then the Mexico thing came out. He started touring with Mexico and it seems he liked it too, but as you mentioned, none of my kids are linked to anyone until they represent a national team at a higher level.”

Marcelo's father will not intercede for Mexico

Yes OK Rubén Flores He is Mexican, he does not intend to influence the decision of Marcelo on which national team to represent in the future. He will only give you advice and support either Canada, England or El Tri.

“He has the possibility of playing with several teams, although he has not made a final decision, but if one day he has to choose, the only advice I would give him is that He must play in the national team and in the team whose colors he feelsit has to come from the heart because you are going to represent a country, a lot of people, you have to be proud of what you do on the pitch and of the people you do it for and that's what I try to convey to Marcelo “added the father.

Silvana and Tatiana, the Flores sisters with the same dilemma

Marcelo It is not the only son of Rubén who stands out in football, since his sisters, Silvana and Tatianathey also do it in England within the teams of the Chelsea.

“I believe that here the responsibility lies with Mexicofrom the people of the Federation and the national teams, His role is to convince Marcelo to continue playing with the Mexican national team.. So far they have been very attentive to my children, they have kept us in very close communication, we talk with them often, they have called them, they have taken them to visits and games, Silvana has already played in the U-17 World Cup with Mexico“, he commented proudly.

“Now comes the World Under 20sIn Concacaf In these times there is U-17 Qualifiers feminine where my daughter Tatiana It was also necessary, so I believe the effort comes from there to here, the only thing we can do is respond with confidence to the call and interest of any team.

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