national team will remain with me forever,” read a statement on Gouiri’s X profile. “Thank you for everything. The time has come to start a new chapter.”

After Gouiri switched international allegiance, Algeria coach Belmadi gave an interview to l’After Foot, which was:

“a secret to no one,” adding that it is already official. He said that Lamouci’s change of international allegiance is “on

the right path” and that he should also be called up for the next international break.”