The 21-year-old is determined to feature for La Roja after snubbing several calls from the Lions of Teranga.
Lyon midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop has pledged his international allegiance to Spain over his birthplace of Senegal.
The 21-year-old moved to Spain at the age of 14. He has represented the Iberian country at U18, U19 and U20 level, and was a key member of the squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2015.
Senegal tried to convince Diop
On several occasions, the Senegal Football Federation tried to convince Diop to play for the Teranga Lions. However, the midfielder has made his intentions clear over his international future.
"I have been called by Senegal several times, but I remain committed to Spain," the BBC quoted Diop as saying.
"Of course, I can never forget my origin, I am Senegalese, but I also feel Spanish.
"Spain has given me everything and I want to give back in return. I am very happy with the decision I've made."
Under FIFA rules, the Lyon star can still switch allegiances as he is yet to play a competitive match for Spain's senior side.
Diop kicked off his European career at Spanish amateur clubs CIA and Montañeros CF, which paved a way for him to join Celta Vigo in 2013.
Last summer, he signed for Lyon on a five-year deal.
Toadenpsy
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you is nat Spanish OK African is all way African did with call you African
zokdlopsz
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That's just pure stupidity from him.
Let him bear his mind please.
Cauknsz
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u will be lost , u will never be a regular with spain team if you should ever get a call up
doyalty
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what a piety Africa is your identity,what example are you passing onto the younger one's,who will then bring change and develop our Africa,if we keep been carried away by earthly things in Europe and so on
Juhaelmnpz
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playing for african national team its as good as not having the national team it doesn't help at well so even if he doesn't play let him enjoy his club futbal its better that way
Juhaelmnpz
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its so embarrassing to represent africans after you've worked so hard to be a good player then next thing is you dont get paid i prefer him play for that racist country because they'll recognize his efforts than these unorganized institutions of africa,thumbs up to you boy best decision
Tozbkprsyz
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he will not play .
vuednosuyz
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Stupid choice how many blacks vevu seen playing for a racist country like Spain better insert ur sense a pledge to play for the lion of teranger
JoselyianIbran
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he will be the only black dude in Spain
Siddique_ola
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beautiful nonsense decision tell me he's kidding
Vaddekmpt
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you right bro he better go play for Senegal
Don5000
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That's just pure stupidity from him.
joiy
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this guy will end up like munir
NarNar
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I don't think a day will come Spain pick you