Yanis Sellami confirms international allegiance to Algeria

Olympique de Marseille’s rising star, Yanis Sellami, has officially decided to switch his sporting nationality to represent Algeria, turning down approaches from France and Morocco. Born in 2008, Sellami started his career in amateur French clubs including Manissier, Saint-Priest, and Marignane Gignac, before joining the OM academy in 2021. The defensive midfielder displayed rapid development, moving up to the U19 team where he played 35 matches and contributed to 3 goals. Despite dual-nationality eligibility that attracted interest from Morocco and France, the player chose to commit to the Algerian national team. Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille has extended his contract until June 2029, securing him as a key part of the club’s long-term project.