Soumaïla Coulibaly considers international future with Mali

Brest defender Soumaïla Coulibaly has hinted at the possibility of representing Mali at the international level, despite previously playing for France’s Under-20 side.

Following Brest’s 3-0 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday, Coulibaly was asked about potential discussions with the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) regarding a switch of allegiance.

No, I haven’t had any contact yet, no one has spoken to me about that,” the Borussia Dortmund loanee told Africa Foot United.

However, the 20-year-old centre-back did not rule out the prospect of playing for the Eagles in the future.

If I feel like playing for Mali? Why not?” he added, leaving the door open to a possible call-up.

Soumaila Coulibaly répond à la question de savoir si il pourrait jouer pour la sélection du Mali

Il dit ne pas avoir de contacts avec la FEMAFOOT et n y ferme pas la porte

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— Les Aigles Du Mali (@AiglesDuMali_) January 30, 2025

Coulibaly, who recently returned from injury, has now started consecutive matches for Brest, and his performances could put him on Mali’s radar ahead of future international fixtures.