The winger has had his troubles with the national side but was pleased to see them win the tournament in Russia
Corentin Tolisso says Bayern Munich team-mate Franck Ribery is proud of France’s World Cup triumph despite his rocky relationship with the national team.
Ribery was a key member of the side that reached the World Cup final in 2006, but he was banned for three-matches for striking at the finals four years later.
The Bayern winger then retired after missing the 2014 tournament with injury, citing “purely personal” reasons.
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However, Ribery still enjoyed watching France’s success in Russia this year, telling Tolisso of his pride.
“[Ribery] congratulated me, of course,” Tolisso told France Football.
“Even if the relationship between Franck and France is complicated, he was happy for me, for us.
“He is a good person and he was very proud of the France team.”
Tolisso made five appearances as Les Bleus lifted the World Cup in Russia.