"A step, not an end": Mickaël Pagis wants more from son Pablo after France call-up

Paris FC forward Pablo Pagis, 23, has received his first France call-up for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey under new manager Zinedine Zidane.

Pablo Pagis has been called up to the France squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Italy (Thursday) and Turkey (Sunday) under new manager Zinedine Zidane. The Paris FC forward's selection came as a surprise, filling the gap left by injured PSG midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.

Pagis's father, former footballer Mickaël Pagis, expressed his pride in his son's achievement during an appearance on RMC's Rothen s'enflamme. "I'm very happy. I've followed him since his football beginnings. He's a real football passionate, always had a ball at his feet from a young age like me," Mickaël said.

"I'm proud of what he's accomplished. It hasn't always been simple but he's always there because he's passionate."

The 23-year-old has impressed since joining Paris FC from Lorient during the summer transfer window. His father views the call-up as an important milestone rather than a final destination: "What's happening now is a step for me. It's still a step. It's not an end in itself, it's a step. Another step has been crossed so it's moving forward."