Kante Returns to France Squad for Euro 2024
France's national team coach Didier Deschamps has included N'Golo Kante in the squad for Euro 2024, marking the midfielder's return after a hiatus since June 2022. Kante, a pivotal figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, joins the roster of 25 players, despite currently playing for Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
Deschamps cited Kante's full-season performance and regained fitness as reasons for his selection, emphasizing the veteran's experience as a boon to the squad. Alongside Kante, youthful talents like Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain have earned spots in the squad, with Zaire-Emery even postponing his final school exams to focus on the tournament.
The squad also features established stars such as Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and Olivier Giroud, along with emerging talents like William Saliba. France, aiming for their third European title, kick off their campaign against Austria in Stuttgart on June 17.
Here is the full roster for France's Euro 2024 squad:
Goalkeepers:
Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
Defenders:
Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders:
N'Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco)
Forwards:
Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris St-Germain), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)
