« I had a discussion with the coach »: Nicolas Pépé explains his decision to continue with the Elephants

Nicolas Pépé explained during a press conference in Abidjan that he decided to return to the Ivory Coast national team after an exchange with new coach Hervé Renard, who outlined his plans and expectations. He stated that this discussion was crucial in his decision, amid a team renewal. Pépé, who plays for Villarreal, sees the appointment of a new coach as the start of a new cycle for the Elephants, and he mentioned that the transition within the team was smooth, recalling their historic performance at the 2026 World Cup.