Montpellier HSC midfielder Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has said that he will play international football for the Central African Republic only if France do not come knocking.
The 22-year-old, who has eight caps for the French under-21s, has been in fine form during La Pallaide's unlikely title challenge this season.
Despite not receiving the call, Mbiwa has confidence that he will one day pull on the jersey for Les Bleus.
"France's coach knows football. If he does not invite players a lot from our side he certainly has a reason for it," Mbiwa told RMC Sport.
"Others have more experience and the coach thinks it's essential and he invites them regularly. I'm not too impatient. I feel it might come one day.
"I am not excluding any option. I'll first of all wait for a sign from the French team. If I'm convinced there is no possibility of playing there, I'd go and play for my fatherland, the Central African Republic."
Mbiwa has made 22 appearances for Montpellier this season, scoring one goal.
Michael Penkman
