Deschamps wanted to play a dirty trick on Spain

This Wednesday, the coach of the France team unveiled his list of 23 players who will face Gibraltar and Greece on June 16 and 19.

The national championships are coming to an end as we prepare to switch to the month of June. The 38th and final day of Ligue 1 will be held this weekend before international football resumes these rights in a fortnight. Didier Deschamps unveiled his list this Wednesday, with as often, very few surprises. We can still note the returns of Ousmane Dembélé, Christopher Nkunku and Ferland Mendy.

No newcomer has therefore received a summons to face Gibraltar and Greece in the context of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. to be granted Spanish nationality. In a press conference, Deschamps said he had followed the Real Sociedad defender for a long time.

“He’s not at a club where you often watch him”

“Robin has an atypical career, we have been following him for a whileexplained in particular the French coach. He is not in a club where you often watch him and he is not someone who seeks to be present in the media. This year it is having a very good season. He has been performing well for several seasons. It’s his choice, I wish him the best with Spain.”

A few weeks ago, Le Normand confided in his desire to wear the colors of La Roja: “It’s clear that I’m French, my family is French, but when you look at my career… Where was I trained, where did I realize my childhood dream? It’s here, in Spain. I’m very happy, it’s a source of pride and what I want is to defend this jersey.”

After playing a short game with Stade Brestois in 2015-2016, the club in which he was trained, Robin Le Normand signed with Real Sociedad, where he has been playing in the first team since 2018 (178 games in all competitions combined for 3 goals).