BBC · Jul 8, 2024

Mateta confirmed in final France Olympics squad

Jean-Philippe Mateta represented France at youth level, but has not won a senior capThierry Henry has named his final 18-man France squad to play in their home Olympic Games, with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta the only Premier League inclusion.

Olympic squads are made up of under-23s players, with up to three overage players allowed.

Mateta, 27, scored 16 Premier League goals last season, but he has never won a senior France cap.

Clubs are not obliged to release players for the Olympics - with Real Madrid not allowing France senior team captain Kylian Mbappe to join Henry's squad for Paris 2024.

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