Dear teammates of Les Bleus, dear fans of the French national team, From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you. Thank you for the love you have shown me since the very first day I wore this blue jersey. I was born in London and grew up between different cultures, but France… France has always been my childhood dream. The summer holidays at my mother’s home, the matches we watched with passion, Zidane, Henry, Ribéry those legends who made me fall in love with the game and with this country. Today, when I run onto the pitch with you, I’m not just playing to win. I’m playing with my soul. Every pass, every goal, every effort is my way of giving back even a little of what you’ve given me: your trust, your pride, this beautiful feeling of truly belonging to something greater. Thank you to my brothers in the team Kylian, the veterans, the young ones for welcoming me as one of your own without ever making me feel different. You have helped me grow, and you have helped me dream bigger. And to you, the fans… your chants, your flags, your tears of joy and even your high expectations all of it touches me deeply. You are the twelfth star on this jersey. You are the reason this blue feels so heavy yet shines so brightly. No matter where this journey takes us, know that I will always give everything for this team and for you. Wearing the France shirt is not just an honour it is an emotion that fills my heart every single day. I love you. We are in this together. Allez les Bleus! With all my gratitude and love. 
Michael Olise #FRAESP #FIFAWorldCup2026