The Algerian FA has intensified efforts to bring Ethan Mbappé into the fold as part of a push to attract elite dual-nationality players.
The 18-year-old midfielder, who has already featured for France’s U19 side, is yet to make a senior appearance and remains eligible for three nations.
Sources say the Federation has already contacted his family in hopes of convincing him to consider a future with the Desert Foxes.
Ethan’s background gives Algeria room to dream as his mother, Fayza Lamari, is Algerian, while his father, Wilfried, is Cameroonian, and he was born in France.
The Federation’s confidence has grown especially after successfully bringing Luca Zidane into the national setup.
Luca, who represented France at youth level, recently made his senior debut for Algeria and now serves as a model of what the country can achieve in recruitment.
Reports suggest the Algerian FA even hopes to involve Ethan Mbappé in their squad for next year’s World Cup.
Ethan currently plies his trade in Ligue 1 for Lille and made five appearances and scored two goals.
