One of the novelties of the list of Louis of Origin could have been Robin Le Normand, a 26-year-old center-back for Real Sociedad who agreed with the Spanish coach to play for La Roja. The Frenchman has been waiting for dual nationality for several days, but in the RFEF they are pessimistic and do not trust that it will be approved before Friday, when the new coach makes his first public call.
The process was carried out for several days, but it seemed impossible. Once the central ‘txuri urdin’ gave the go-ahead to play in Spain more than two weeks ago, a bureaucratic procedure began that in the case of footballers could be urgent. Usually it speeds up when there is significant competition in sight, but this is not the case and, in addition, the deadlines are very fair.
RFEF sent the petition for nationalization of Robin Le Normand in the Higher Sports Council (CSD), which depends on the Ministry of Culture. From there, the case goes to the Ministry of Justice, which grants the nationality, and the final step is for it to be approved by the Council of Ministers, which is usually held every Tuesday. And now, the case of Le Normand, so its nationalization will have to wait. It is possible that on Thursday there will be an extraordinary Council of Ministers, but it will be to address the pension reform.
The French central defender, who has yet to be called up by Deschamps, will have to wait for the international window in June, when Spain will play in the Final Four of the Nations League. In the RFEF they were pleased to count on another central defender to join the cause of From the origin.
26 years
THE PROFILE
A solid, young and very promising defender
Robin Le Normand is a French footballer born on December 10, 1996 in Nantes, France. He currently plays as a central defender for Real Sociedad in the Spanish League (La Liga).
Le Normand began his career in the youth divisions of FC Nantes in his hometown, but did not make his first team debut at the club. In 2015, he joined Real Sociedad’s youth system and quickly progressed through the club’s lower divisions.
Le Normand made his debut with Real Sociedad’s first team in 2018, in a Copa del Rey match against CD Lugo. Then, during the 2018-19 season, Le Normand became a key member of the team and helped Real Sociedad gain qualification for the UEFA Europa League by finishing ninth in the Spanish League.
In the 2020-21 season, Le Normand formed a solid central defense alongside Igor Zubeldia, helping Real Sociedad to fifth place in the Spanish League and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Additionally, Real Sociedad won the 2021 Copa del Rey final, although Le Normand missed the final due to injury.
Le Normand is known for his excellent technique and ability to structure play from the back, as well as his ability to intercept passes and make important clearances in defense. He is considered one of the most promising young players in the Spanish League and in French football.
Source: La Verdad
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