With Zinedine Zidane recently taking over as head coach of the French national team, there's talk that he could make Eli Junior Kroupi his first surprise selection. The promising young forward, who shone for Bournemouth last season (13 goals), is now a potential candidate to join the French squad.
According to Elton Mokolo in the After Foot segment on RMC, Eli Junior Kroupi could be Zidane's first surprise selection for his first France team camp.
Zidane Ready to Launch Kroupi?
A revelation of last season in the Premier League, Eli Junior Kroupi has already caught the attention of several European clubs, including PSG. Bournemouth, who count on him for the upcoming seasons (he is under contract until 2030), might try to keep their gem.
It remains to be seen if Zinedine Zidane decides to give him his first call-up soon, as France prepares to launch its Nations League campaign. Before making a final decision on the French squad, Eli Junior Kroupi had several options: his father is Ivorian and he could have represented Côte d'Ivoire. Thanks to his mother, he was also eligible for Portugal. Despite these offers, the player has made up his mind: his international future will be with France.
The Zinedine Zidane era might now offer him the opportunity to reach the final step.
