Deschamps confirms Mbappé as new captain of France national team

Marina Magomedova
21 Mar 2023
22:15
Deschamps confirms Mbappé as new captain of France national team

French national team coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed the appointment of PSG forward Kylian Mbappé as the new national team captain.

It should be recalled that the previous captain of Les Bleus, Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ended his career in the national team at the age of 36 years.

Didier Deschamps quoted by ESPN
Kylian Mbappé is the new captain of the French national team. Antoine Griezmann is vice-captain. Kylian meets all the requirements to take on this responsibility. He is a key element of the team on the field

Mbappé's first match in his new role will be on March 24, when the French will play in the opening game of European Championship qualifying against the Netherlands.

Mbappé is the 2018 World Cup champion as well as the vice-champion of the 2022 World Cup.

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