Present in Paris this Thursday to attend the draw for the League of Nations, Didier Deschamps did not escape questions concerning his captain Kylian Mbappé.
The future of the PSG striker, who according to our information has chosen to join Real Madrid next summer, was at the heart of numerous discussions in the corridors of the Maison de la Mutualité where the 48th congress of the UEFA.
Obviously, the coach of the Blues was invited to speak on this hot topic which could shake up the news of his national team this summer.
Mbappé will be at the end of his contract next June when the Blues will play Euro 2024 in Germany (June 14 to July 14).
Asked whether his captain should resolve his personal situation before the start of the competition, the national coach made it clear that he was not particularly waiting for the number 10 to make a final decision regarding his future club.
“When he is with us, he will be focused on the collective interest”
“Why should he fix his situation?”
Would that suit you?
It has already happened to have players in full competition who can sign a contract with a new club, confides Deschamps.
So I know a lot of people are focused on that, announcing things.
He will make the decision and it will be communicated to you when he feels it is the right time.
His club at the moment is PSG, so there you go, I don't have any particular expectations.
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The coach of the France team does not doubt, moreover, the investment of his captain during the next rounds.
And don't rule out the idea that the matter is resolved even before the start of the Euro... “It's something that occupies you a lot, yes, that, I want to understand,” says Didier Deschamps.
But now, when he is with us in March for the gathering, he will be focused as he is each time on the collective interest and the two friendly matches that we will have to play (March 23 against Germany, March 26 against Chili).
But hey, by the Euro, maybe there will be an answer.
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