Mateo Joseph has been handed some good news with the Leeds United prospect set to play at this summer's Paris Olympic Games
Leeds United forward Mateo Joseph has been officially granted permission to play for Spain at this summer's Olympic Games, despite playing for England at youth level.
One of those was Spain, who have been hoping to call up Joseph on the back of his breakout campaign at Elland Road. The 20-year-old made 26 appearances for Daniel Farke's side last season, scoring three goals.READ MORE: Chelsea make transfer approach as Leeds United wait on impact of £60m decision He had recently changed national eligibility through FIFA and since gone on to play twice for Spain's Under-21s, and now this decision has been officially recognised by the IOC, it allows the youngster to feature at this summer's tournament.
The Olympic football finals begin on July 24, two days before the Paris games' opening ceremony, and concludes with a final on August 9. Leeds ' 2024/25 Championship season is due to start on the weekend of August 10/11, meaning Joseph could miss the opening round at least.
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