Mohamed Ihattaren has publicly congratulated his friend and fellow midfielder Ismael Saibari on his first call-up to the Moroccan national team. The PSV Eindhoven player received the news this week ahead of upcoming friendlies against Angola and Mauritania.
Ihattaren, who is of Moroccan descent himself but has represented the Netherlands at youth level, shared his reaction on social media. He posted a picture of Saibari in a Morocco shirt with a heart and fire emoji, clearly showing his support.
The call-up is a significant milestone for Saibari, who has become a key figure for PSV this season. His impressive performances were crucial in the club’s dominant Eredivisie title win and a deep run in the UEFA Champions League.
This public endorsement from Ihattaren is notable given the context of their friendship. The article reveals that the two players have been close since their time together in PSV’s youth academy and have maintained a strong bond despite Ihattaren’s well-documented career challenges in recent years.
Saibari will now join Walid Regragui’s squad, aiming to make his senior debut and stake a claim for a spot in Morocco’s plans for future tournaments.
