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Wanner declines DFB team: Nagelsmann’s reaction
Germany team boss Julian Nagelsmann fully understands why Paul Wanner, who is also eligible to play for Austria, has turned down an invitation to play for the German national team for the time being.
"I didn't find the refusal dramatic, it's getting very hot under the collar," said Nagelsmann on Monday in Frankfurt and emphasized: "The statement he made is very mature, very good for 18 years old, that he just doesn't see himself at the level yet."
Wanner, who is on loan from FC Bayern Munich to 1. FC Heidenheim, has not yet decided whether he wants to play for Germany or Austria's senior national team in the future. He is currently playing for the German U21 team. For Nagelsmann, it is important that a player does it with full conviction, that he is proud to play for his nation.
Wanner was born in Austria and grew up mainly in Germany. He also played for the German Football Association at U17, U18 and U20 level. His mother is Austrian, his father German. The attacking player has repeatedly said that he doesn't want to rush into his national team future and would prefer to play in the Bundesliga for a year first.
"He has a good reason"
"We already have the fantasy that he could also play a role in our World Cup squad if he continues to develop well," added Nagelsmann, who is in good spirits: "He hasn't said: 'You're a blind man and I have no desire to train under you'. Instead, he has a good reason and then it's okay for me."
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