PSG hold on to young talent called up for U17 World Cup

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·21 de outubro de 2025

PSG hold on to young talent called up for U17 World Cup

David Boly, a 16-year-old right-back trained at Paris Saint-Germain, is considered one of the top talents of his generation. He was even called up for the U17 World Cup with the French national team, but Paris is holding onto its player according to L’Equipe.

Lionel Rouxel, le sélectionneur des U17, avait prévu d'appeler David Boly pour la CDM U17 au Qatar. Le #PSG n'a pas souhaité que le latéral droit participe à la compétition. Revenu de 4 mois de blessure à l'épaule, le défenseur vient à peine de reprendre la compétition. Il jouera
– segunda-feira, 20 de outubro de 2025

“He will play the Youth League with Paris and could join the professionals once Hakimi leaves for the AFCON.”

“Lionel Rouxel, the U17 coach, had planned to call up David Boly for the U17 World Cup in Qatar. PSG did not want the right-back to take part in the competition. Having just returned from a 4-month shoulder injury, the defender has only just resumed playing. He will play the Youth League with Paris and could join the professionals once Hakimi leaves for the AFCON. Four Parisians should still go: Mbemba, Diandaga, Mounguengue, and Batbedat.”

Perhaps the Titi might be a little disappointed not to be able to take part in this competition, but he can also see it as a strong sign of confidence. PSG wants to keep Boly in order to give him time to properly prepare for what’s next, to regain his strength after a long injury.

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The young full-back has an important role with the U19s, as he is expected to play in the Youth League, the equivalent of the Champions League. There is also talk of a possible spot with the first team, which would make sense since Achraf Hakimi (26 years old) doesn’t have a clear backup and will be leaving with Morocco for the AFCON.

Senny Mayulu (19), João Neves (21), and Warren Zaïre-Emery (19) can fill in for him, but they are primarily midfielders and another option could be helpful. It’s also a chance for Boly to showcase himself. Even though he is only 16, patience will be needed—from him as well as from observers.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.