Lucas has already processed the documentation to play for Spain Spain Pending that the request is accepted

Atletico Madrid's central defender, Lucas Hernandez, has taken the final step to bring him closer to playing for the Spanish national team.

Documentation to obtain a Spanish passport has been processed and he's waiting for the authorities to accept what was provided.

The General Director of the Registries and the Notary is the one who, by delegation of the Ministry of Justice in accordance with Order JUS / 696/2015 of April 16, resolves the requests for nationalisation.

From the moment that it's passed, Lucas will then be able to be selected by Julen Lopetegui and his team.

Born in Marseille on February 14, 1996, the rojiblanco meets all the requirements for becoming a Spanish national, starting from the simplest: reside for 10 years uninterrupted in Spain.

In 2007, at 12 years of age, he entered the Atleti academy.

Theo, no to France

Lucas, who played for France U21, knows first hand that the Spanish Federation wants him immediately, with Russia as their target.

That interest made him reconsider a position that started with the advantage to Les Bleus.

However, the turnaround has been radical, as MARCA reported on December 10.

Lucas sees value in opening avenues for the squad list to Russia, and for looking to the future.

With Gerard Pique deciding to leave after the summer tournament, Lucas is coming into the team at the right time.

The French Federation also already knows that the other Hernandez, Theo, has no intention of wearing the French national team shirt either.