Inter Milan Striker Declines France – Wants To Play For Ivory Coast At The 2026 FIFA World Cup | OneFootball

Inter Milan star Ange-Yoan Bonny has decided to represent the Ivory Coast instead of his native France.

According to Ivorian journalist Sanh Séverin via FCInterNews, the 22-year-old has made up his mind ahead of March’s international window.

Despite featuring for France across several youth levels, most recently the U-21s, Bonny won’t join the senior squad.

Indeed, the 22-year-old striker has made two appearances for the ‘Little Blues’ without finding the net.

Inter Milan Ace Ange-Yoan Bonny Declines France in Favor of Ivory Coast

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Séverin, Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae could have Ange-Yoan Bonny at his disposal as early as March.

Meanwhile, the former Parma center-forward seemed destined to play for France one day.

After progressing through multiple youth levels, a senior call-up appeared to be the logical next step.

However, Bonny, who has tallied seven goals and six assists for Inter this season, has other plans.