Back after two years: German star weighed up other options | OneFootball

His appearances for the DFB have been limited so far. Malick Thiaw has made just three appearances in his national team career. However, these also date back two years.

Now, the Newcastle player has been called up again by national coach Julian Nagelsmann and was very happy about it, as he explained in an interview with 'Sky'. He said he was "grateful to be back" and that it was "a great honor" to be able to play for Germany. "I have always played at a good level. That's why you always hope to be called up. That wasn't the case recently. But I have always given my best. So I'm all the happier now to be able to play for Germany again," the defender added.

At the same time, he also revealed that there had been discussions in recent years about switching national teams. Thiaw is eligible to play not only for Germany, but also for Senegal and Finland.

"Since I haven't been with the DFB for two years, I was in contact with the other two nations," said the 24-year-old. So far, he has only played in friendlies and test matches, which means he could still make his debut for another nation.

He said he "listened to the plans," but "made it clear from the start that Germany has always been my priority." Thiaw was born in Düsseldorf, his father is from Senegal, and his mother is from Finland. He has played for the DFB since the U21s and now, under Julian Nagelsmann, once again has the chance to earn his first competitive minutes for the senior national team.

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