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title: "Matteo Guendouzi targets French squad after Arsenal breakthrough"
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published: "2018-09-06T09:13:20Z"
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# Matteo Guendouzi targets French squad after Arsenal breakthrough

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has his sights set firmly on a place within the French national squad after breaking through at the Emirates.

Speaking to [French outlet Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/football-matteo-guendouzi-arsenal-je-vis-un-reve-eveille-5948362), Guendouzi explained that he is targeting a place in Didier Deschamps’ squad after hitting the ground running at Arsenal.

> For now, I’m really focused on my goals with Arsenal. I do not rush, things will come if they have to come. But inevitably, it’s a dream for me. I will do everything to get there someday.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1018884030.jpg)

Guendouzi joined the club over the summer from Ligue 2 side Lorient but impressed during pre-season and has nailed down a place in Unai Emery’s plans.

He has been one of the standout performers from the first four games of the season, with fellow summer signing Lucas Torreira missing out on a place in the team for the time being.

The midfielder has represented France at youth level, but at the tender age of just 19, is yet to get a senior call-up.

Breaking into the French will be no mean feat for Guendouzi, given their success in Russia over the summer, competition for places will undoubtedly be fierce.