Ex-Super Eagles coach admits that he tried to get Bayern Munich star to play for Nigeria

The Bayern Munich star was eligible to play for 3 nations, however he selected Germany as an alternative

Former Tremendous Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he tried to get Bayern Munich wonderkid Jamal Musiala to play for Nigeria.

At simply 19 years of age, Musiala has the world at his ft. The teen has grown in leaps and bounds lately, and at his improvement price, he might be a world-beater quickly.

Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a British mom, Musiala was eligible for the three nations. And selecting the nation to signify was not a simple job.

The Bayern Munich star spent his early years in England, that includes for the Chelsea and Southampton academies earlier than becoming a member of Bayern Munich in 2019.

On the worldwide scene, Musiala alternated between the English and German youth groups. The Stuttgart-born ahead performed for England at Beneath-15, 16, 17, and 21 ranges, and he additionally featured for Germany at Beneath-16.

Nevertheless, the teen lastly determined to play for Die Mannschaft in 2021. And the Germans wasted no time in blooding him in, as he was a part of the squad for Euro 2020.

At 19, being an everyday at Bayern Munich isn’t any fluke, and Musiala proves his high quality persistently.

Along with his expertise, many would have wished that the teen selected to signify Nigeria, and former Tremendous Eagles coach Rohr is a type of.

In an interview with Owngoal, the Franco-German tactician reveals that after recognizing Musiala in 2019 whereas he was nonetheless within the Bavarians’ cadet staff, he approached him regarding enjoying for Nigeria.

“I want I may have gotten Musiala to play for Nigeria, however he selected to play for Germany,” Rohr informed Owngoal.

“He is a superb participant, I met him when he was 17, and spoke along with his brokers and oldsters.

“Round that point, he couldn’t decide, after which a 12 months later, he turned what he’s now, and that’s all.”

Musiala’s resolution to ditch Nigeria, will not be criticized, as he grew up in Europe. And after enjoying for England and Germany at youth degree, Nigeria would have been a obscure possibility.