Why Mayulu joins France A thanks to Zidane?

Offensive joker who has become essential for PSG over the past two years, Senny Mayulu, only 20 years old, is set to take the plunge into the French national team.

Initially called up to the French U21 side in this autumn gathering, the Parisian youngster was intercepted by Zinédine Zidane this Wednesday on the eve of the Nations League match against Italy.

The player joined the France A squad in the morning to cover the absence of captain Kylian Mbappé, who suffered a hamstring injury.

Zidane's comments at San Siro

Almost a given, if we believe the national coach on Wednesday evening during a press conference held at San Siro. « He can play as a number 9, but I also see him as a midfielder, capable of operating in the midfield. He is a player who has been doing great things with Paris for some time. He is a young player who possesses many qualities.

Zidane backs young Senny Mayulu for the Nations League

I love his technique and what he is capable of doing on the pitch », says the successor of Didier Deschamps. A player we had considered in our deliberations. The versatility of the young talent shaped by Luis Enrique has therefore been the key.

« He was naturally among the players we considered in our deliberations. We always try to do things with consistency. I was asked whether we would look for players from the U21 side. But we have a list of players and, when some are missing, it is up to the coach to make choices.

Mayulu’s senior France call‑up marks breakthrough for PSG starlet

Today, Mayulu is with us and I’m happy about it.