Anwar El Ghazi decides to represent the Netherlands
The Eredivisie's top scorer will feature for the Netherlands' national team.
On Friday, Anwar El Ghazi of Ajax was included in the Oranje's 28-man squad for its final pair of Euro 2016 qualifiers - a trip to Kazakhstan on Oct. 10 and a fixture at home to the Czech Republic on Oct. 13.
De voorselectie is bekend! http://t.co/4Y0TvQw84n #onsoranje pic.twitter.com/zpYHp1t0AK
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) September 25, 2015
El Ghazi's inclusion ended the saga of his international future, as he's also eligible to represent Morocco. He tweeted about choosing the Netherlands, writing: "Very happy with my selection for the Oranje! With this, I have made my choice. I have thought very carefully about it and stand behind it 100 percent."
Heel blij met mijn voorselectie voor Oranje! ⚽️ Bij deze heb ik mijn keuze gemaakt. Ik heb er goed over nagedacht en sta er 100% achter.
— Anwar El Ghazi (@AElGhazi7) September 25, 2015
Through six Eredivisie appearances, El Ghazi has tallied a league-best seven goals as well as an assist, scoring almost every time he sets his sights on goal.
7 - Anwar El Ghazi scored a goal with 7 of his 8 shots on target this Eredivisie season. Premium.
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) September 25, 2015