Like Lucas Chevalier, on the upper level, Ayyoub Bouaddi took his first steps in the ranks of the France Espoirs team. He expressed all his pride upon his arrival.
From Guillaume Restes to Malo Gusto via Rayan Cherki or Arnaud Kalimuendo, the France Espoirs team can rely on numerous talents as it approaches its next deadlines. Despite these names, apart from those of Désiré Doué (PSG), Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart), Soungoutou Magassa (ASM) and Christian Mawissa (ASM), it is Ayyoub Bouaddi (17 years old) who accumulates the minutes in the Champions League and prestige posters this season. His performances, he was named “Man of the Match” against Juventus Turin, caught the eye of Gérald Baticle, coach, who called him up for the very first time with the Bleuets.
“I am very proud, very happysmiled Ayyoub Bouaddi upon his arrival, the first words of which were collected by the communications unit of the French group. I made a bit of all the selections before arriving here, from the U16s then with the U17s, U18s and U20s. There, going to the Espoirs, I think it's something different and very strong. I'm very happy to be here. We have two good matches with Italy (15/11) there and Germany (19/11), in Valenciennes too. It's not far from Lille, from my home. I hope it goes well”he concluded, impatient to be there.
Qualified for Euro 2025 (in Slovakia from June 11 to 28), the French U21s arrived one by one at Clairefontaine and are beginning their preparation for this major competition with two first friendly matches, those mentioned by the Lille midfielder.
Ayyoub Bouaddi's first steps with the Bleuets
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