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France’s national team has no shortage of youth talent in the ranks, including players like Kylian Mbppe and Ousmane Dembele. Didier Deschamps has been interested in promoting new talent in the first team since the start of the 2018 World Cup. His efforts to develop the next generation of French soccer stars saw Eduardo Camavinga, 17, receive his first start in the national team against Ukraine on Wednesday.
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The best of Camavinga’s debut: the Rennes star scores in the first outing for France vs Ukraine
Eduardo Camavinga made his national team debut last month when he was introduced as a substitute in place of N’Golo Kante when Deschamps’ men embarrassed Croatia 4-2. After his debut, the coach decided to give Eduardo Camavinga his first start in the match against Ukraine.
Eduardo Camavinga made his mark on the game 10 minutes after kickoff. Olivier Giroud managed to connect with a cross and threw the ball towards Eduardo Camavinga, who was looming right in front of the goalkeeper. The youngster, with a brilliant presence of mind, launched a kick from above to launch the ball into the net, leaving no room for any effort from the defender or goalkeeper.
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Best of Camavinga’s debut: France’s second-youngest scorer
According to OptaJeanEduardo Camavinga has become the second youngest scorer in France at the age of 17 years and 11 months. Previously, Maurice Gastiger scored against Switzerland in 1914, achieving the milestone at the age of 17 years and 5 months.
2 – Eduardo Camavinga has become the second youngest French player to score for Les Bleus (17 years and 11 months), behind only Maurice Gastiger against Switzerland in March 1914 (17 years and 5 months). Wonder.#FRAUKR pic.twitter.com/JcEKtLf41o
– OptaJean (@OptaJean) October 7, 2020
Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud scored a double to humiliate Ukraine 7-1 in the international friendly. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann and Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso also made it onto the scoreboard.
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Transfer of Camavinga to Real Madrid in process?
Eduardo Camavinga was one of the surprising revelations of Ligue 1 last season. The 17-year-old, who plays as a midfielder, has been linked to a signing by Real Madrid, the defending LaLiga champion. Zinedine Zidane has reportedly been keeping an eye on Eduardo Camavinga for a long time and the club could try to sign him next summer. The Whites made no additions to their team this summer.
In the middle of the transfer negotiations, Eduardo Camavinga is tied to Rennes by a contract until 2022. During an interview with Telefoot, the 17 year old had ruled out a possible move to the Spanish capital this summer. There is still no clarity on whether he will agree to extend his contract with the Ligue 1 team, knowing there are only two years left on his current contract.
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Image courtesy: France Team Twitter
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