Manchester City-owned starlet Lukas Nmecha has ended speculation about his international future by accepting to play for Germany, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Friday, March 15.
The 20-year-old, who is spending this season on loan at Preston North End, has received a call-up from Germany U21 manager Stefan Kuntz ahead of forthcoming matches against France and England.
Lukas Nmecha was among four players of Nigerian descent named to the24-man group, the others being Hertha BSC’s Jordan Torunarigha, VfL Wolfsburg’s Felix Uduokhai and Erzgebirge Aue’s Emmanuel Iyoha.
The Hamburg-born Nmecha looks set to make his debut for Germany after previously featuring for England youth teams.
Joti Chatzialexiou, Sports Director National Teams disclosed that they have requested for a one-time change of association, meaning Nmecha would be tied to Germany for life if the request is granted by Fifa.
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