Ahead of a potential France debut, Kingsley Coman
says his development has been aided by the decision
to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Kingsley Coman does not feel he would have earned his first
call-up to the France squad if he had remained on the periphery
at Paris Saint-Germain.
The 19-year-old came through PSG's youth setup before leaving
for Juventus in 2014 due to a lack of opportunities in Paris.
Coman was then loaned to Bayern Munich, where he has
impressed under Pep Guardiola this term.
Two goals and some impressive displays while at Bayern have
earned Coman a call-up for France's friendlies with Germany
and England.
"I left Juventus for a chance to play in a team that suits me
more," Coman told a news conference.
"I knew I would play a bit more [at Bayern] because the team is
more suited to my qualities.
"I am very glad I was at Juventus, it was very positive for me as
I got more playing time and was considered a true professional
player, not just a player at the training centre like at PSG.
"My reasons [for leaving PSG] are very long but I was
considered a youngster coming out of the academy and I felt
that whatever I did it was not possible to win my place in the
group.
"I learned a lot tactically [at Juve]. I was playing in the centre
and I had to learn to stand out without the ball. I have nothing
bad to say about them.
"I do not regret my choice, I am only at the beginning of my
career and we'll see if I made the right choice. For me, I was
right to leave [PSG]."
After meetings with the world champions in Paris and England
at Wembley, Didier Deschamps' men have further clashes
scheduled with Netherlands and Russia before Euro 2016 on
home soil.
When asked about earning a place in Deschamps' squad for the
tournament, Coman added: "I think I have a card to play but lots
of players have been called and may also believe that.
"While the list is not confirmed, I must believe. When you are at
a big club, you play big matches. That helps you gain more
experience.
"The German league is of a very high level. Bayern are a team
above but not just in Germany."
says his development has been aided by the decision
to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Kingsley Coman does not feel he would have earned his first
call-up to the France squad if he had remained on the periphery
at Paris Saint-Germain.
The 19-year-old came through PSG's youth setup before leaving
for Juventus in 2014 due to a lack of opportunities in Paris.
Coman was then loaned to Bayern Munich, where he has
impressed under Pep Guardiola this term.
Two goals and some impressive displays while at Bayern have
earned Coman a call-up for France's friendlies with Germany
and England.
"I left Juventus for a chance to play in a team that suits me
more," Coman told a news conference.
"I knew I would play a bit more [at Bayern] because the team is
more suited to my qualities.
"I am very glad I was at Juventus, it was very positive for me as
I got more playing time and was considered a true professional
player, not just a player at the training centre like at PSG.
"My reasons [for leaving PSG] are very long but I was
considered a youngster coming out of the academy and I felt
that whatever I did it was not possible to win my place in the
group.
"I learned a lot tactically [at Juve]. I was playing in the centre
and I had to learn to stand out without the ball. I have nothing
bad to say about them.
"I do not regret my choice, I am only at the beginning of my
career and we'll see if I made the right choice. For me, I was
right to leave [PSG]."
After meetings with the world champions in Paris and England
at Wembley, Didier Deschamps' men have further clashes
scheduled with Netherlands and Russia before Euro 2016 on
home soil.
When asked about earning a place in Deschamps' squad for the
tournament, Coman added: "I think I have a card to play but lots
of players have been called and may also believe that.
"While the list is not confirmed, I must believe. When you are at
a big club, you play big matches. That helps you gain more
experience.
"The German league is of a very high level. Bayern are a team
above but not just in Germany."
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