Unanimous tributes from the Lions to Édouard Mendy after the announcement of his international retirement

The announcement of Édouard Mendy’s departure from the national team provoked a wave of warm reactions within La Tanière. Several of his teammates wanted to publicly greet the goalkeeper, looking back on his career, his influence in the group and the memories shared in the Senegalese jersey.

Pape Gueye was one of the first to react, with a particularly touching message. The midfielder thanked Mendy for everything he represented, both for the country and for the team, saluting his exemplary nature on and off the field, before concluding soberly: “ We will miss you. Respect. »

Mory Diaw, his long-time understudy in the Senegalese goals, delivered a more personal tribute, returning to the special relationship that unites them and their common coronation at the CAN in Morocco, which he describes as a dream come true. “ There are encounters that stand out more than others… and ours is one of them. I inevitably think back to all these moments lived together, and especially to this CAN won in Morocco. A dream come true, a page of history written together, that I will never forget. Beyond football, I remember the man, your humility, your mentality and everything you gave for this jersey. Thanks for everything, brother. Proud to have shared part of this story with you “, wrote the man who was Mendy’s understudy during the last World Cup, while Ibrahim Mbaye soberly wrote: ” Djeureuf, Edu », with a video.

Ismaïla Jakobs also wanted to greet his former teammate “ A legend on and off the field. It has been an honor to share so many moments with you. Thank you for everything, my big brother»

Seny Dieng, Nicolas Jackson, and other players also paid a vibrant tribute to Edouard Mendy, whose succession to the national team is already being debated.

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