Inter Milan star Ange-Yoan Bonny has decided to represent the Ivory Coast instead of his native France.
According to Ivorian journalist Sanh Séverin via FCInterNews, the 22-year-old has made up his mind ahead of March’s international window.
Despite featuring for France across several youth levels, most recently the U-21s, Bonny won’t join the senior squad.
Indeed, the 22-year-old striker has made two appearances for the ‘Little Blues’ without finding the net.
Inter Milan Ace Ange-Yoan Bonny Declines France in Favor of Ivory Coast
According to Séverin, Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae could have Ange-Yoan Bonny at his disposal as early as March.
Meanwhile, the former Parma center-forward seemed destined to play for France one day.
After progressing through multiple youth levels, a senior call-up appeared to be the logical next step.
However, Bonny, who has tallied seven goals and six assists for Inter this season, has other plans.
Instead, he is ready to accept the Ivory Coast’s call-up and be part of the team that will compete at the FIFA World Cup next summer.