In early 2008, he was asked to represent Guadeloupe, as he is part Guadeloupean. He agreed to play for his adoptednation, but never made his debut as he missed his chance through injury. He was promised a place in Guadeloupe's squad to face numerous other countries. Dorothée gave a press conference saying that he believed that Guadeloupe had what it took to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.