Higuain opts for Argentina
Gonzalo Higuain has chosen to commit his international future to Argentina, not France.
Highly-rated Real Madrid starlet Gonzalo Higuain has chosen to commit his international future to Argentina, rather than France.The striker - who joined Real in an £8.5million deal from River Plate at the start of January - has seen his international leanings become the subject of sustained debate over the past few months but has now opted to play for the country where he grew up.
Higuain currently holds a French passport having been born in Brest whilst his father Jorge played professionally for the town's club.
However, the 19-year-old has now signalled his intention to play for Alfio Basile's Albiceleste after deciding to appeal for an Argentinian passport based on the fact that he moved to the country at just 10 months old.
"It's a choice from my heart," Higuain told L'Equipe.
"All my friends, my family and my football are from over there. I couldn't imagine myself taking another decision."
Higuain rejected an international call-up from French coach Raymond Domenech in November, but is not expected to be in Argentina's squad in February when they coincidentally play Les Bleus in a friendly encounter.
