Senny Mayulu, a 20-year-old midfielder/forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has been called up to the French national team following an injury to Kylian Mbappé (27-year-old forward). Before the team’s departure for Italy for tonight’s Nations League match, the PSG academy product spoke to FFF TV.
Mayulu: “Now, I have to show why I’m here.”
How does it feel to receive this call-up?
Honestly, it’s a source of great pride—as a young footballer—to be called up to the senior French national team, the country where I grew up. I was with the U21 squad in the building next door when the coach told me I needed to join the senior team. Honestly, it’s an immense honor. Now, I have to show why I’m here.
How are you approaching these first few days?
My focus now is on integrating well. That said, I already know quite a few people, so I think everything will go smoothly. I just need to do the work on the pitch. We’re heading to Italy, and I suppose there might be some sort of initiation ritual—but that’s all part of it! (smiles)
