Karim Adeyemi attracted the attention of Hansi Flick and was called up to the German first team in 2021, as well as being included in the squad for the 2022 World Cup
Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi announced a few years ago that he would like to play in Nigeria if given the chance, Soccernet.ng reported.
The 19-year-old left winger made his debut with the German national team in 2021 under coach Hansi Flick. In his debut, he played in four matches and scored one goal, which subsequently cost him the chance to move to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Despite his affiliation, Adeyemi, born to a Nigerian father, Abby Adeyemi, and a Romanian mother, Alexandra Adeyemi, has a deep attachment to Nigeria and a desire to represent the country if circumstances were different. expressed.
Adeyemi was recognized as a talented young player by the German Football Association and had already played and secured a place in the German Under-16, Under-17 and Under-21 teams before being called up to the senior national team. Impressive performance with the German national team at Red Bull Salzburg.
Although his qualities may have been a plus for the Super Eagles, Adeyemi’s contribution to the German national team took priority, which led to his exclusion from the Nigeria national team.
Visiting his football academy, Karim Adeyemi Foundation Football Academy, located at Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan. The 12-year-old young enthusiast asked why he didn’t play for Nigeria and explained Germany’s previous approach.
“Germany came first.” He responded.
In an interview with
Soccernet.ng, when asked if he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, Adeyemi replied emphatically with a “yes”, highlighting the tradition of Nigerian football. He praised the high quality of Nigerian football.
“If I get the chance, of course. For me, it’s a great national team and will continue to be a great team. They have great players and have been great in the past.”
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Meanwhile, Karim has lost his place in the German national team in recent months due to a subsequent injury, and although he was rumored to have been called up to the U-21 squad, he refused to play, causing controversy in Germany.
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Karim was selected for the 2022 World Cup squad, but was unable to play a single minute. That means he is yet to make a competitive appearance for Germany and could switch his allegiance to play for Nigeria.
Its value is now 28 million euros, compared to 40 million euros in June. Assuming Adeyemi had been included in the Nigeria national team, he would have been one of his five most valuable players in Nigeria.
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