Julián Araujo was an explicit request from the ‘Tata’, but the player chose to represent all the stars and stripes
In the United States’ final list for the Concacaf Pre-Olympic, Efraín Álvarez did not appear, which was initially considered, but Yes, Julián Araujo was called up, one of the players ‘Tata’ Martino was looking for
Efraín Álvarez was on the 50-player pre-list for the Concacaf Pre-Olympic of the United States and Mexico, the World Sub 17 runner-up didn’t end up sneaking into the 20-player roster of the entire Stars and Stripes, so he was able to keep the Tricolor.
Julián Araujo, in turn, is one of the players Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is looking for for the Mexican national team. The Los Angeles Galaxy winger has even had talks with the tricolor coach, but his pick was the entire Stars and Stripes.
Efraín Álvarez, in turn, has been approached by the United States and MexicoBoth teams want the footballer, who is a native of Los Angeles, California, but Mexicans’ son has not yet decided which team to choose in the end.
Sebastián Saucedo is also listed in the United States, who plays for the Pumas and has dual citizenship. The Club Universidad footballer has had injury problems this semester, but is recovering for the Concacaf Pre-Olympic to be held in Guadalajara.
The two players, despite already having matches with a national representative, have the option to change federations due to the changes that have taken place in FIFA. For this they have to report their decision to the highest football organization.
Once they change countries, you cannot change your decision, so you consider what your best final choice will be.