Two Inter Milan Superstars Receive France Call-Up For Nations League Finals | OneFootball

France gaffer Didier Deschamps has included Inter Milan stars Benjamin Pavard and Marcus Thuram in his squad for the Nations League finals.

According to FCInterNews, both players will join Les Bleus for the semi-final showdown against Spain in June.

Though the French team will have a gathering sooner, the Inter aces must fulfill their club duties before returning to the international scene.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri will take on Paris Saint-Germain in their second Champions League final under Simone Inzaghi.

With the Munich showpiece taking place on May 31, Deschamps can’t expect to see Thuram and Pavard before June.

For the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach striker, being part of the national team has become a common theme.

However, Pavard has recently been out of the picture despite enjoying a prominent role for many years beforehand.

The former Bayern Munich defender was among the protagonists of France’s FIFA World Cup triumph in 2018.

Yet, he has recently fallen out of favor with Deschamps.

Marcus Thuram & Benjamin Pavard Make France Squad for Nations League Finals

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Pavard’s last star for France dates back to March 2024.

The 29-year-old made a cameo appearance against Italy in November, with Deschamps handing him just eight minutes.

However, after regaining form in the second half of the season, he’s ready to return to the national team.

Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram has struggled for France despite his scintillating exploits in the Inter shirt.

That could change this summer as Les Bleus target another Nations League title after winning the 2021 edition.

While waiting for the Nations League finals, Deschamps looks forward to the Champions League title-deciding fixture.

“Seven of our players are involved,” Deschamps stated. “They won’t join us until Monday evening.

“It’s a final, with PSG having the chance to become European champions.

“I don’t want to talk about who’s favored or not, I’m keeping a close eye on the situation.

“I just hope the seven players involved can focus and not worry about what comes next.”

Deschamps also admitted he’ll support PSG despite his illustrious past with Marseille.

“Are you serious? Ask someone at the Vieux Port in Marseille,” he was furious. “I’m a coach! There’s a French team in the final.

“Even though I’m from Marseille, and even though I have two players in the other team, of course, it would be the best thing for French football if PSG won the final.”