The deed is done. Liridon becomes the second player naturalised by Malaysia after Mohamadou Sumareh and in his new capacity will be able to help not only Malaysia but also Johor Darul Ta'zim.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today revealed that Liridon has received his Malaysia Identification Card (IC) which confirms his status as a citizen of Malaysia.
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FAM has been keen to use the naturalisation process to hasten the improvement of the national team and the success with Liridon could be seen as a big coup for them.
However there's still the small matter of football's world governing body, FIFA to approve Liridon's status change before he is allowed to play for Malaysia but that is a mere formality at this juncture.