Wael Mohya reveals reason for choosing Germany despite Morocco interest

Wael Mohya, a 17-year-old talent from Borussia Mönchengladbach, has revealed why he chose to represent the Germany national team, despite having the option to play for Morocco. He pointed out that the conversation he had with Jürgen Klopp was crucial in his decision.

Wael Mohya said in an interview with "Bild": "Morocco has never hidden its interest in me, as my parents are from there, but because of the way Jürgen Klopp spoke to me, I didn't need a long time to think about accepting the invitation. He convinced me technically, and I immediately realized that he is a truly great person."

The player, born in the city of Mettmann near Düsseldorf, spoke about his first experience with the Germany national team, explaining that he felt extremely nervous upon his arrival. He said: "When I arrived, I was very nervous, more than ever. When you see all these stars for the first time and realize how excited they are, you feel in awe, but everyone was open and nice to me from the start."

Wael Mohya has revealed that he is busy learning to drive off the pitch, saying: "I brought my iPad and materials from the driving school. I have taken my first driving lessons, and I hope to pass the test soon."

This comes as Bayern Munich are interested in signing the young talent, with Bild confirming that Max Eberl and Christoph Freund have contacted the player's camp to inquire about the details of his contract and the possibility of a transfer, after the Bavarian club conducted an initial study on him.