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

Rubén Flores, father of the player who is on the list of the 60 greatest football prospects, accepted that the Maple Leafs invite his son to certain concentrations, but he 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 because of the interest they have 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 are following him very closely,” said Rubén Flores. ESPN.

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

Marcelo's father will not intercede for Mexico

Yes ok Ruben Flores He is Mexican, he has no intention of influencing Marcelo's decision about which national team he will represent in the future. He will only give you advice and support you either in Canada, England or El Tri.

“He has the possibility to play with several teams, even if 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 colours he feelsIt has to come from the heart because you are going to represent a country, many people, you have to be proud of what you do on the field and of the people you do it for and that is what I try to transmit to Marcelo,” added the father.

Silvana and Tatiana, the Flores sisters with the same dilemma

Marcelo It is not Rubén's only son who stands out in football, since his sisters, Silvana and TatianaThey also do it in England within the teams of 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 often talk with them, 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 U-20 World CupIn Concacaf In these times there is U-17 Qualifications feminine where my daughter Tatiana It was also necessary, so I believe that the effort comes from there to here, the only thing we can do is respond with confidence to the call and the interest of any team.

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