Joachim Löw nominated the Turkish-born midfielder of Hoffenheim for the confederations Cup. Almost at the same time a message of the Turkish Confederation appears, stating, Demirbay wanted to play for Turkey.
The already troubled relationship between Germany and Turkey gets to another Problem? In Frankfurt, Germany coach Joachim Löw at noon, had presented the squad for the confederations Cup. Among the 23 nominees, the Name Kerem Demirbay was found for the first time. The midfielder of Hoffenheim was a Surprise, as he was shortly before the announcement of the DFB-squad for Russia for the upcoming two international matches of Turkish national team have been nominated.
Demirbay had promised the Turks two days ago, apparently already in writing. Now he’s called in Turkish media, the appeal by Loew a “great honour. I couldn’t believe it when the phone rang. At the last Minute I opted for the German national team. I am very proud of the calling.” On Twitter, the signed by him and at the last minute withdrawn approval for the Turkish Association courses. “My family comes from Turkey and I am Turkish”, in the Letter, which bears Demirbays signature. “That’s why I want to play instead for the German in the future for the Turkish national team. I understand the consequences of this change and know that it is final.”
Demirbay was born in Germany. He grew up in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and has a German passport. He graduated from some youth appearances for Turkey, since he has played but so far never in the Fatih Terim trained A-team of the Turks, he can accrue, at least in terms of the sporting articles of Association for the DFB-Team. Whether the short-term sense of change, of the 23-Year-old diplomatic consequences must, however, show only.