Issa Diop wants to be known as a French player, even if he's never selected with France NT.
He does not really want to be selected by France, he does not want his name associated with a African team, ie: reduce his market valuation.
That's hypocritical PR move as well.
๐ Issa Diop two years ago:
"I'm born in France, I owe everything to do them. This is my country. Joining another national team by default would be hypocritical on my part. Even if I was never to be selected, my stand on this will not change. "