Switch of association planned – Diant Ramaj set to play in goal for Kosovo | OneFootball

Thanks to a 2–2 draw against Werder Bremen on Saturday, Diant Ramaj and 1. FC Heidenheim were at least able to pass the wooden spoon on to Borussia Mönchengladbach. However, the situation on the Ostalb will likely remain tense and difficult for quite some time. Ramaj, on loan to Heidenheim from Borussia Dortmund, would therefore gladly welcome a change of pace in the form of international matches. As early as November, he could receive his first call-up to the Kosovo national team.

According to reports from Kosovo, Germany’s national coach Franco Foda and federation president Agim Adem, who is said to have been personally very committed to the matter, want to name him to the squad for the first time during the next international break. As sports journalist Ylber Kelmendi reports, the chances that Ramaj will already make his debut in November are very high.

Competition from Serie A

The 24-year-old goalkeeper, born in Stuttgart and a ten-time Germany youth international from U18 to U20, could even be part of a historic achievement. Kosovo, currently second with seven points after four matches, could secure a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada with wins in Slovenia (11/15) and against Switzerland (11/18).

This prospect likely played a role in Ramaj’s apparent decision in favor of Kosovo, as did the limited outlook for a call-up to the German national team. That said, Ramaj will by no means automatically become Kosovo’s number one given the competition from Arijanet Murić (US Sassuolo), Visar Bekaj (Hatayspor), and Amir Saipi (FC Lugano). First-choice keeper Murić, after all the number one at a Serie A club, will hardly give up his spot without a fight.

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