Sources: Barcelona midfielder decides to resign from Spanish national team

According to AS, Barcelona midfielder Ilaix Moriba has taken the decision to end his stint with the Spanish National team. The youngster will instead represent the country of his birth, Guinea instead.

News of his dilemma between the two international teams has been well documented over the past few weeks. However, his decision to choose his home country ahead of the country he has grown up in has raised some eyebrows.

The La Masia graduate has been a vital part of all the lower categories of the Spanish National Team and seemed on track to progress to the La Roja senior side.

It was four years ago that Moriba received the offer from the Guinea National Team to join the under-16 side. However, the player rejected the offer then to continue with the Spanish team.

However, the tables have turned. AS adds that the 18-year-old will likely be called up by the African team as early as September when Guinea take on Morocco and Guinea Bissau.

The youngster has been in the middle of controversy at the club level, with his future at Barcelona looking uncertain. The situation is said to have disturbed the youngster a lot.

Despite a call from the Spanish Federation to check on his status earlier this week and their encouragement, Moriba has chosen to opt for his native country. The same was communicated to the Federation of Guinea on Saturday.

Though the decision to opt for the lesser-known international team, it is understandable. His participation with his new side will likely start in two months.