BAYERN MUNICH starlet Jamal Musiala is at the centre of an international tug of war between England and Germany.
The 17-year-old Man Utd target is wanted by both the Three Lions and Die Mannschaft to represent them in big tournaments.
Jamal Musiala featured in Bayern Munich’s win over Al Ahly on MondayCredit: AP:Associated Press
Musiala came off the bench in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win against Al Ahly in the Club World Cup.
And he could star in Thursday’s final against Mexican outfit Tigres.
England U21 international Musiala was born in Stuttgart but moved to London when he was seven years old.
The attacking midfielder spent eight years with the Chelsea academy before heading to Bayern in 2019.
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He made his Bayern Munich debut last season and is becoming a more regular fixture in the side this year.
But the dual citizen faces a tough choice over which country to play for having represented both at youth level.
German football director Oliver Bierhoff recently told Bild: “We had a very good and open conversation.
“We clearly showed him what we think of him and that we are convinced that he will be a national team player, but it’s a very personal decision.”
He’s represented England at U21 level and now faces an international choiceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Musiala is the latest youngster to leave an English side and head to the Bundesliga to continue his development – like Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
England U21 manager Andy Boothroyd said: “We’ve got a lot of players with dual nationality.
“It’s down to our work with them, whether they enjoy coming with us. Is it progressing their careers? I think yes, it is.
“At some point we are going to miss out on a player but the environment, system and pathway – there aren’t many who have as good a record as we do currently.
“The lads will all get their opportunity and we’ll have to make tough calls as we go on. We don’t need to do any special measures for anyone – the pathway is there.
“Some players get stretched and moved up quicker than others. I don’t think there is a better time to be an England player.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
