Inter Milan's rising star, Ange-Yoan Bonny, has officially been cleared to represent Ivory Coast at the upcoming World Cup, following a successful switch of national team eligibility. The 22-year-old forward, who previously featured for France's Under-21 side, received approval from FIFA on Friday, with the French Football Federation also signing off on the change.

Bonny, who hails from the northern suburbs of Paris, was eligible to make the switch through his family ties to Ivory Coast—the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions. This move adds a potent attacking option to the Elephants' squad as they prepare for a challenging World Cup group that includes Germany, Ecuador, and Curacao. Their group-stage matches will be played in Philadelphia and Toronto.

The young striker has made an immediate impact in his debut season with Inter Milan, netting seven goals since joining from Parma. While he started only two of Inter's 10 Champions League matches, he contributed three assists, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for teammates. For a player still early in his career, this experience at the highest levels of club football will be invaluable as he steps onto the global stage with Ivory Coast.

As the World Cup approaches, all eyes will be on Bonny to see if he can translate his club form into international success—and perhaps inspire a new generation of fans to don the iconic orange of Ivory Coast.