Parma midfielder Mandela Keita reveals he could have joined African nation prior to Belgian recall
Mandela Keita is back in the Belgian fold after a few years on the sidelines. The Parma midfielder reunited with his former head coach at Antwerp during the recent international window, with Mark van ...
Parma midfielder Mandela Keita has revealed he could have represented his African nation, Guinea, prior to his recent recall to the Belgian national team. Keita, who now plays for Belgian side Antwerp, had previously been out of favor with the Belgian national team despite excelling with Parma in Serie A. However, Keita insisted that he never considered changing his international allegiance, stating, "My focus was always on the Red Devils.
It never crossed my mind to switch." Keita's decision to remain loyal to Belgium has now paid off, as he has been rewarded with a second call-up to the national team.
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