Left defender i VfB Stuttgart, Borna Sosa, stated for bundesliga.com that he can be part of the German national team, in the European that will take place in the summer. Sosa has been one of the young protagonist stars of this season in the Bundesliga, with 9 assists recorded so far. This figure makes the 23-year-old the defender who has created the most chances for a goal in the German championship this year.
Sosa, who is of Croatian origin, has been activated 56 times for Croatia, up to the U21 level. But, he can become part of "Die Mannschaft" after his mother Vesna was born in Berlin. His club VfB Stuttgart, told Sky Sport that Sosa has accepted German citizenship and passport. The young talent, with his statements, has left open the idea of changing the national team.
Following Stuttgart's 2-1 win over Augsburg, the 23-year-old told the media on the issue:
"I had contacts with Oliver Bierhoff (general director of the German national team).
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We talked about me but we didn’t just talk about Euro 2020 that is approaching. We also discussed my future, the idea of activating with Germany, how it will be, and other details. "
When asked if he would be ready to play for the German national team at Euro 2020, Sosa's answer was clear:
"Yes, there is a possibility." - confirmed the player.
However, despite the possibility, the fight for a place in the "Panzers" team for Euro 2020 is fierce. The Stuttgart defender could be in contention with Atalanta's Robin Gosens, or Marcel Halstenberg being activated by RB Leipzig. PSV Eindhoven's Philipp Max is another option for the German left-back. It remains to be seen what the official list of coach Löw's selected will be for the elite competition.
