Things are going very quickly for Jules Koundé (21). Transferred from Bordeaux to Seville in 2019, the defender established himself as a holder in the Andalusian hinge before gleaning the Europa League last summer. He also signs good performances with the Hopes to whom he offered the victory on Monday against Slovakia (1-0) by scoring the only goal of the game. His performance caught the eye of Didier Deschamps, coach of the A. The latter also sent him encouragement last week.
“The objective is, of course, to go with the A”
“It’s a pleasure,” says the former Bordeaux player to Canal +. I know that there is a link between the Espoirs and the France A team. The coach and the staff are attentive to the performance of the players who are in Espoirs. C ‘is encouraging, it motivates me. I will continue to work because the objective is, of course, to go with the As one day. “
He is not afraid of the big competition in this game sector. “It does not worry me at all, on the contrary, he claims again. I know that there is a big competition and that’s good, that Boosts, it motivates. Knowing that he also trusts young people and when he feels that someone really deserves to come, he comes, it is encouraging for us. “
“Until now I have made different choices, but he is still young, said Deschamps. It is up to him to continue what he is doing at present, with his club or the Espoirs selection. As I said. , numerically and qualitatively, there is a lot of competition, the positions are expensive at the central hinge. But he could be brought, like others, to integrate one day or another the France group. “
The coach is not the only coach to have looked into Koundé’s case this summer. Pep Guardiola had ticked him off as one of the potential leads to bolster Manchester City’s rearguard. “It’s part of my progress, confides Koundé modestly. I give everything I need and I work a lot for it to come. I was happy, it was a good opportunity but I am in Seville and I am very happy. . “
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