- Full back Theo Hernandez was born in France but has lived in Spain for a decade
- The Real Madrid youngster represented France at Under 19 and U20 levels
- But he has yet to play for France’s U21s after declining a call-up in the summer
- Hernandez has not been invited to represent France since and he feels snubbed
- ‘I do not close the door on Spain’, Hernandez said, adding: ‘I’ll see other options’
Real Madrid full back Theo Hernandez has hinted he could declare for Spain if he continues to be overlooked by his native France.
The Marseille-born 20-year-old is eligible to play for Spain having lived there for a decade and appears to have a fractious relationship with the French Football Federation.
He declined an Under 21 call-up in the summer and was subsequently pictured on holiday in Marbella.
Real Madrid’s Theo Hernandez has hinted he may chose to play international football for Spain
Hernandez represented France at Under 19 and U20 levels but has not played for the U21s
That did not go down well with FFF president Noel Le Graet and Hernandez has not received another invitation since.
‘I do not close the door on Spain because there have been two times that (France) did not call me for Under 21s and it makes me nervous,’ he told AS.
‘If you still do not call me, I’ll see other options,’ he added.
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui has hinted he may consider the player should he achieve dual nationality
Lopetegui said in June: ‘We focus on those we can pick. If he had Spanish nationality…’
The Marseille-born Real full back feels snubbed by France and is considering his future
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui suggested in June that he would be open to selecting Hernandez
