PSG player opts for Senegal! | OneFootball

Ibrahim Mbaye (17 years old), a young forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has chosen to represent the Senegal national team. According to Fabrice Hawkins (RMC Sport), the player is expected to be called up by Pape Thiaw to face Brazil in a friendly match. At the same time, he is not working with the teams surrounding Kylian Mbappé, despite recent reports to the contrary.

Ibrahim Mbaye’s choice is not insignificant. Long courted by the French Federation, the PSG defender has chosen to join the ambitious project of the Lions of Teranga, who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. This move illustrates Senegal’s strategy of attracting more and more promising dual nationals, like Mamadou Sarr (19 years old).

Behind this movement lies a clear vision: to build a sustainable generation capable of competing with the best African and world nations. For Mbaye, this choice is also an opportunity to gain international playing time while asserting his sporting identity. Paris, for its part, sees one of its young prospects making his mark away from the spotlight of the Parc.

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