Nigeria, Germany Or Romania? Barcelona Target Adeyemi Reveals The National Team He Wants To Represent

Published: December 24, 2019

In an interview with the official website of the German Federation back in September, Barcelona-linked striker Karim Adeyemi has revealed the senior national team he wants to represent in future.

Born in Munich to a Nigerian father and Romanian mother, the Red Bull Salzburg starlet qualifies to represent the Super Eagles, The Tricolours and Die Mannschaft.

Germany are ahead of Nigeria and Romania in the race for Adeyemi's services after he became provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth in a European U17 Championship qualifier against Belarus on March 20, 2019.

He was awarded the Fritz Walter Gold Medal for the most promising talent in his age group by the DFB, following in the footsteps of Germany stars Timo Werner, Leon Goretzka, Emre Can and Mario Götze who have all won the prestigious award in the past.

"That's right. Many successful footballers who play in the national team today have also received this award. One day I want to play for the national team," Adeyemi said.

"I want to achieve what these players have already achieved. That is why this award makes me very proud and is also a great motivation to continue on my path."

The 17-year-old added : "Playing for the national team is always a great honor. It is always special for my family to see me play in the national team jersey.

"It motivates me enormously when I am invited to the national team and can play for Germany."

Adeyemi has racked up a total of 13 appearances for Germany’s youth teams, scoring five goals.

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