Sadibou Sane: Metz defender targets Senegal call-up

Senegal youngster Sadibou Sane has made his intentions clear to represent the nation at senior level in the near future.

In an interview with RFI, in collaboration with the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the FC Metz defender opened up about his career, the current situation at his club, and his dream of representing his country.

Sane, who made his first appearance in Metz’s shirt in September 2023 against Stade Reims, spoke about the pressure that came with his debut game.

Sadibou Sane is yet to earn a senior Senegal cap

“At first, there was a bit of pressure because it was my first match. Then I told myself: now we’re in it, and I’m going to stay focused on the game,” he explained.

Sadibou Sane, 21, expressed personal ambition of playing for the Teranga Lions. “Playing for your country, defending your colors, must be an immense pleasure. Senegal’s greatest strength is its strong team spirit.”

Despite the club’s difficult situation, currently bottom of Ligue 1, the defender insists the team remains focused on staying up: “We’re going to do everything we can to stay in Ligue 1. I know it’s tough, but we’re going to hang in there and give it our all.”

Sane was part of Senegal’s 2023 U-20 AFCON squad

The Génération Foot graduate joined Metz in July 2023 as part of a partnership between the two clubs.

Sadibou Sane has made an impressive 13 appearances, scoring two goals in the current Ligue 1 campaign.

Sane was part of Senegal’s 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations squad that won the tournament in Egypt but he did not play in any of the matches.