At 16, Leo Lemaitre arouses many lusts. Accustomed to evolving with the U17 of Real Madrid, the young central defender is inevitably monitored by many European clubs. But if it is already at the heart of a real battle, it is the one that opposes the French Football Federation and its Spanish counterpart.
Born in Spain from a Spanish mother, Léo Lemaître has a French father and therefore has dual nationality. And if he has evolved in U15 and U16 with the Spanish selection, the one who has been playing with the Merengue since 2021 will be with the U17 of the French team from September 14.
Absent from the Spanish U17 list communicated last month by Sergio Garcia, the Spain coach, Leo Lemaitre is one of the players selected by Lionel Rouxel for the two friendly matches against Finland, on September 17 and 19. Two matches that will serve as preparation for the playoffs for Euro 2026, in October, where the Blueberries will face Azerbaijan on 8, Romania on 11 and Israel on 14.
The U17 World Cup in November
Above all, the French U17 team must compete in November the World Cup in Qatar and this prospect has necessarily played in the decision of Leo Lemaitre. “” He wants to represent France forever ”, recently assured one of his relatives in the columns of The team.
Spain accuses the blow, especially than to believe
Marcathis invitation was issued with the agreement of the player, who warned the Spanish leaders at the beginning of the summer of his decision to play with France.
