abnormal. Nantes finished the 16-year-old after he ignored club orders not to join the Algerian under-17 side, who are contesting the Africa Cup of Nations at the top level. The club claimed that the competition was not part of the FIFA calendar and therefore did not have to give up the athlete.
Yunus bin Ali He even had to justify himself in a small press conference: “I’ve been playing for Nantes since I was a kid. And as many know, I love this club, it’s my favorite team. I’ve always respected Nantes, since I was a kid, I gave everything Yeah, I started by saying the midfielder who already played in the starting line-up, last Saturday, against Somalia.
“This year I had the opportunity to represent my country, Algeria. It’s something that doesn’t happen to everyone. It’s a great honor, you did everything so well. We did not agree on some points with the club. I respected everything I had to do. But I decided to go to Algeria. I was not respected. I have made the decision to represent my country and that must be respected as well. There are always those who differ, but the most important thing is to go as far as possible in the African Cup, ”explained the young Algerian.
According to the French press, Nantes had to play the player in the final stage of the French Under-17 Championship, which left the management surprised by the decision to terminate his contract. Also, according to information from France, Ben Ali was in open conflict with his coach Francis Liaigrewhich also prompted him to prioritize participation in CAN.
Caution: Le FC Nantes a decision de résilier le contract de Younes Ben Ali apres l’insistance de ce dernier pour player a la CAN
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