Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has explained why he chose to play for Germany instead of Nigeria or Romania.
Born in Munich to a Nigerian father and Romanian mother, the 23-year-old attacker was eligible to represent all three countries but ultimately committed to Germany, where he was born and raised.
Speaking to Oma Sports, Adeyemi admitted that the decision, while sensitive, was based on personal instincts and early opportunities.
“It’s a difficult question. I have to answer this to my father a lot of times,” he said.
“It’s just like this, I had offers from Germany [Football Association], I had a good feeling there. And, at the end, I had to play for Germany. This is how easy it is.”
Adeyemi, who rose through the ranks at Red Bull Salzburg before moving to Dortmund, has made six appearances for the German national team, scoring once.
His decision adds to the growing list of players of Nigerian descent who have chosen to represent European nations despite interest from the Nigeria Football Federation.
