FIFA approves Bayern teen Jamal Musiala’s switch to Germany

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ZURICH - FIFA said it gave formal approval Friday for Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala to switch his national eligibility to Germany from England.

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ZURICH – FIFA said it gave formal approval Friday for Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala to switch his national eligibility to Germany from England.

The 18-year-old midfielder can now be called up to the German national team, which begins 2022 World Cup qualifying games this month.

Musiala declared his wish last month to represent Germany, where he was born. He moved to England at age seven and played in Chelsea’s youth academy.

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 file photo Bayern's Jamal Musiala runs with the ball during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Al Ahly at Al Rayyan stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala has signed his first professional contract with Bayern Munich. The Bavarian club says in a statement that the 18-year-old Musiala has signed a deal to 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)
FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 file photo Bayern's Jamal Musiala runs with the ball during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Al Ahly at Al Rayyan stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala has signed his first professional contract with Bayern Munich. The Bavarian club says in a statement that the 18-year-old Musiala has signed a deal to 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

He played for both Germany and England at under-16 level and most recently played two under-21 games for England in November.

Musiala signed his first professional contract with Bayern this month on a five-year deal through 2026.

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