Soccer-Mbappe to return to France squad in March, Deschamps says

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoff - First Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 11, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/ File Photo

(Reuters) - Captain Kylian Mbappe will return to the French national team in March for their Nations League quarter-final matches against Croatia, head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.

The 26-year-old striker, who has 86 caps for France, was not included in the squads for their Nations League fixtures in October and November after signing with Real Madrid in July.