Marcelo Flores and His International Future
Marcelo Flores, an international player from Mexico, is on the verge of joining a training camp for the Canadian national team as a provisional participant for their upcoming friendlies, according to a source that spoke with ESPN. The source indicated that it’s highly likely that the 22-year-old, who was born in Canada, will take part in this camp to familiarize himself with the team’s environment and project.
Canada’s Commitment to Flores
Canada’s soccer federation has made concerted efforts to ensure Flores feels appreciated, reflecting their commitment to him. Despite debuting for Mexico’s senior team in 2021 and having made three appearances since, Flores has not played for the national team since 2022. His situation has been complex, marked by an ongoing dilemma over whether to fully commit to Mexico or switch his allegiance to Canada. Should he choose to represent Canada in the future, he would need to complete a one-time switch.
Ongoing Dialogue and Upcoming Matches
There has been extensive dialogue between Flores and the Canadian federation, signaling a mutual interest in his potential involvement. Canada is set to host Ecuador on November 13 in Toronto and will take on Venezuela on November 18 in Fort Lauderdale as part of their friendlies.
Flores’ Career Journey
Flores, who developed his skills at Arsenal’s academy, was loaned to Real Oviedo in 2022 before joining Tigres in Liga MX this year. This discussion over his international future is not new; back in May 2022, he expressed his commitment to Mexico on social media amidst uncertainty regarding his international aspirations. The report was originally brought to light by The Athletic.
