Former French Youth International and Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has opted for Ivory Coast as the World Cup approaches. Ivory Coast continues to strengthen. With the World Cup 2026 just weeks away, which will see the Elephants return to competition after twelve years, Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has officially changed his sporting nationality, according to various sources. The former French Youth International posed with the orange jersey in the Lombard capital alongside the Ivorian consul. Following Elye Wahi (Nice), Kader Meïté (Al-Hilal), and Martial Godo (Strasbourg), a new promising dual-national has joined the squad led by Emerse Faé, who has also welcomed Ismaël Doukouré (Strasbourg).
The Ivorian Football Federation has been working on Ange-Yoan Bonny’s case for several months. FIF president Yacine Idriss Diallo was open about the organization’s interest in the promising center-forward, who scored 5 goals and made 4 assists for the Nerazzurri this season in Serie A.
In March, the player was expected to be on the list for the friendly matches against South Korea (4-0) and Scotland (1-0). His absence led to rumors that were dispelled by the coach. “He has agreed to join us,” said Emerse Faé during a press conference, revealing that a medical issue prevented Ange-Yoan Bonny from participating. “He currently has a dental problem, so we preferred to leave him with the club to regain his full form, continue his performances, and join us later,” the coach said. Now, it has been done.
At 22 years old, the Aubervilliers native had 21 selections with the French U19, U20, and U21 teams to date. His two appearances with the French youth teams date back to November 2024. They will be his last in the French jersey. Ange-Yoan Bonny will now wear orange. The new recruit could make his debut in his new colors against his country of birth on June 4 in Nantes.
