Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala picks Germany over Nigeria

Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala says he will choose Germany over Nigeria or England at international level.

Jamal Musiala celebrates after scoring for Bayern Munich against SS Lazio during their UEFA Champions League match in Rome, Italy on Tuesday. Photo: @jamalmusiala10

On Friday, Musiala will turn 18, scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for German and European Champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday in their 4-1 triumph over SS Lazio in Rome, Italy.

The German side are in control of the last-16 tie after their impressive win over their Italian hosts.

Musiala who has represented both England and Germany at youth level revealed he has thought about his international future a lot and that choosing to play for Germany was "the right decision".

Jamal Musiala in action for Bayern Munich. Photo: @jamalmusiala10

He told The Athletic: "What is best for my future? Where do I have more chances to play?

"In the end, I just listened to the feeling that over a long period of time kept telling me that it was the right decision to play for Germany, the land I was born in. Still, it wasn't an easy decision for me.

"I have a heart for Germany and a heart for England. Both hearts will keep on beating.

Jamal Musiala in action for England National Youth Team. Photo: @jamalmusiala10

"It is difficult to find words for what England means for me because I have so many memories connected to very positive emotions."

Brief Info about Jamal Musiala ⬇

• pro footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder

• born 26 February 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany

• Nigerian Father, German Mother, raised mainly in England

• fielded for England and Germany at youth level

• was in the Chelsea Youth Academy for most of his childhood years