Jamal Musiala Opts To Represent Germany Over England
Despite representing England at youth level, Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala has chosen to represent the German national team for his senior international career.
Musiala has broken into the Bayern Munich senior side this season and has made 25 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.
The 17-year-old, who is set to sign his first professional contract with the Bavarians in the coming days, scored his first Champions League goal in Bayern Munich’s 4-1 win over Lazio in the round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.
Musiala was born in Germany to a German mother and a British-Nigerian father, and moved to England aged seven. He spent time in the Chelsea academy before joining Bayern Munich in 2019.
"I've thought about this question a lot," he told The Athletic. "What is best for my future? Where do I have more chances to play?
"In the end, I just listened to the feeling that over a long period of time kept telling me that it was the right decision to play for Germany, the land I was born in.
"Still, it wasn't an easy decision for me. England is home for me. It is difficult to find words for what England means for me because I have so many memories connected to very positive emotions.
"I have a heart for Germany and a heart for England. Both hearts will keep on beating."
Germany manager Joachim Low is expected to hand Musiala his first call up to the national team next month.
