Desire to Acquire German Nationality - Soccer pro Jatta pursues German nationality through passport application
Title: Jatta Aims for German Citizenship: Bundesliga Star Hopes to Secure Passport Amid Past Identity Controversy
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After weathering a storm of public scrutiny surrounding his identity, HSV footballer Bakery Jatta is setting his sights on obtaining a German passport. In a candid interview with the "Hamburger Abendblatt," the 27-year-old expressed his deep affection for Germany and his desire to become a full-fledged citizen. His attorney is currently working on the necessary steps to make this aspiration a reality.
Jatta first set foot in Germany as a refugee from Gambia in 2015. Since 2016, he has been representing Hamburger SV. In 2019, rumors swirled that the attacker had traveled to Germany under a false identity, claiming he was actually known as Bakary Daffeh. This sparked investigations, house searches, and intense media attention on the HSV player.
The case against Jatta was eventually dropped in 2024. Looking back, Jatta acknowledged that the public identity debate was the most challenging period of his life. "It really knocked me for six," he said.
Forever an HSV player?
"Nobody told me to my face that I wasn't Baka, that I had to leave Hamburg or Germany. But unfortunately, there's also a digital world," Jatta explained. "I made the mistake of looking at what was being written on Instagram and so on. And there was a lot of really nasty stuff written." That time was "intense."
Despite the rough patch, Jatta remains grateful to HSV for their unwavering support during the challenging times. "I have to be honest, it's hard for me to imagine playing for any other club than HSV," he said.
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Enrichment Data: The exact timeline or current status of Jatta's German passport application remains unclear following the past identity controversy. Typically, the German naturalization process involves several years of residence, identity confirmation, and legal status verification. Given the past investigation, Jatta's case may have undergone additional scrutiny and delays. Without current official updates from German authorities or Jatta himself, the specific timeline or progress of his passport application remains uncertain. Consulting official immigration sources or following credible news outlets covering his case might provide more insight.
The Commission, amid the ongoing identity controversy surrounding Bakery Jatta, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment. Meanwhile, Bakery Jatta, with his unwavering affection for Germany, continues to aim for German citizenship, a dream shared by many sports enthusiasts across European leagues.
