FPF ask Benfica striker to switch nationality | OneFootball

The FPF has already taken an important step with a view to the future of a Benfica striker. The Portuguese Football Federation made an "informal approach" to assess the possibility of calling up Luca Moraes to the Under-15 national team.

According to ESPN, Luca Moraes. The final decision is still open, despite the initial contacts already having taken place.

The son of former Benfica goalkeeper Artur Moraes, Luca has been catching the eye in Benfica’s academy and continues to attract the interest of several federations. In February this year, he was called up to Brazil’s Under-15s to take part in a training camp, after having earned two caps for Italy’s Under-15s in January.

Despite the recent call-up from the Brazilian national team, reports from Brazil say the youngster remains open to all possibilities and has not ruled out representing Portugal or Italy in the future, in a decision that could shape the rest of his international career.

Luca Moraes’ development continues to be closely monitored at Benfica, where he is seen as one of the most promising players of the new generation. Now, it remains to be seen which federation will be able to convince the young talent to make a commitment for the future.

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