It's the story of a goalkeeper who, in one year, went from a simple spectator of the French team in front of the television to a starter for the Blues and European champion.
An exceptional rise for the meteor Samir Bellahcene who achieved in 11 selections what some of his prestigious comrades took ten years to achieve.
“Everything has happened very quickly for me in recent months, and I hope that it will continue
,” he told us this Monday, at the Parisian headquarters of the Blues equipment manufacturer.
“The Danes, a year ago, I hadn’t played any of them.
And even during this Euro, I knew at least 4 or 5 players per team having met them in Germany or in the Champions League.
When you’re a goalkeeper, that changes everything.”
Before adding, with a slightly damp look in his eyes:
“Since yesterday, I haven't had time to settle down and today, everything is coming together.
My phone is just bombarding, we're going to be received at the Élysée... It's crazy.
So yes, I realize the collective feat that we…
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