Stuttgart's Deniz Undav Sets Sights on German National Team after Sparkling Display
VfB Stuttgart secured a thrilling 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund to secure their spot in the DFB Cup quarter-finals, with Undav grabbing the headlines yet again.
Following their success,talks began about the future of their prolific striker, Deniz Undav who has been ripping up the Bundesliga with his extraordinary goal-scoring form.
The 27-year-old has become the most lethal German striker in the league, burying eight goals in just 24 games, giving him a stunning average of a goal every 68 minutes.
Undav's scintillating displays has caught the eye of German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann, who lauded United's form and hinted at a possible call-up for the 2024 European Championship.
"Unity, justice and freedom," Undav said, explaining his message to the national team coach. "I have both options, but I definitely want to take the chance to play for Germany - if I get it."
Undav was overwhelmed when Nagelsmann reached out to him, revealing, "I couldn't believe it. I was overjoyed."
After careful deliberation with his wife and advisors, Undav finally decided to join up with the German national team.
With this decision, Germany can look to strengthen their attacking options in the near future.
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Deniz Undav's exceptional form has seen him become the most efficient German striker in the Bundesliga, with eight goals in 24 games, averaging a goal every 68 minutes.
The Turkish-born forward's remarkable goal scoring record has garnered the attention of the German national team coaches, with Julian Nagelsmann reportedly offering him a chance to start in the 2024 European Championship.
Undav's impressive performance has not gone unnoticed at Stuttgart neither, with coach Sebastian Hoeness praising his technique and potential to feature for Germany's national side.
Gaining a place in the national team would represent a further milestone in Undav's career, having already made his mark at Stuttgart by helping them succeed in the Bundesliga.
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