5 things you should know about Chelsea target Tiemoue Bakayoko

#5 He loves his Ivorian ancestry

Tiemoue Bakayoko decided to represent France despite stong interest from Ivory Coast

Back in March, Bakayoko made his international debut for France against Spain in a friendly on March 28 earlier this year. It was an opportunity that the player leapt at, despite the Ivory Coast trying to persuade him for several years to play for the country of his parents.

But Bakayoko does not see that as a slight on the African nation. “You can love two countries, it’s part of my story,” he admitted.

There is still an outside possibility that he could represent the Ivory Coast, as Didier Deschamps has not used him in a competitive match, which means he, therefore, has the right to change his allegiance.

Given that he has openly said he wants to play at World Cup 2018, it is not impossible.