🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé named new France captain, Antoine Griezmann vice-captain | OneFootball

France coach Didier Deschamps has announced that Kylian Mbappé will be the new captain of the national team.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker will replace Hugo Lloris as Les Bleus captain after the Tottenham goalkeeper retired from international football after the World Cup.

Deschamps also confirmed via Telefoot on Tuesday that Atlético de Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann will take up the role of vice-captain.

“Kylian Mbappé is in the new France captain. Antoine Griezmann is the vice-captain,” said Deschamps.

“Kylian ticks all the boxes to have this responsibility. On the pitch as well as within the squad, by being a key element.”

Since making his debut in 2017, no French player has had more goal contributions for the national team than Mbappé. The 24-year-old has netted 36 goals and assisted 25 in 66 senior appearances for his country.

France take on the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday, when Mbappé is expected to wear the armband for the first time.