Michael Olise says no to Algeria, still eligible for Super Eagles

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has reportedly declined an invitation to represent the Dessert Foxes of Algeria at the international level.

According to reports, the 21-year-old has said no to officials from the Algerian FA who approached him in their bid to convince him to switch nationalities.

Olise was born in England to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother.

He is eligible to represent France, Algeria, England or Nigeria internationally.

From the Nigerian perspective, this comes as good news as the ex-Reading star remains eligible for the Super Eagles.

Oliseh has represented France at the U-18, and U-21 levels.

He spent his early days at the Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City youth teams before signing his first professional contract with Reading in July 2019.

Olise joined Crystal Palace on a five-year deal in 2021 after the club activated his £8.37 million release clause.

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