Sidiki Cherif's national team dream has been shattered.

Sidiki Cherif's national team dream has been shattered.

22.03.2026 19:30

19-year-old Sidiki Cherif, who joined Fenerbahçe during the transfer window, will not be able to participate in the France U21 camp due to incomplete citizenship procedures.

Sidiki Cherif, who transferred from the French Ligue 1 team Angers to Fenerbahçe during the transfer window, was recently called up for the first time to the France U21 National Team, but the young player received unexpected news.

CITIZENSHIP OBSTACLE FOR SIDIKI CHERIF

According to L'Equipe, the necessary citizenship procedures for Sidiki Cherif, who was born in Guinea, to play for the French National Team have not yet been completed. It was stated that Cherif would not be able to join the national team camp despite receiving the call-up.

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED

The France U21 Team will face the Luxembourg U21 National Team on March 26 and the Iceland U21 National Team on March 30 as part of the European Championship Qualifiers.

FENERBAHÇE PERFORMANCE

So far, Sidiki has played in 10 matches across all competitions for Fenerbahçe, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. The young player's market value is reported to be 18 million euros.

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