Mohya reveals "cool guy" Klopp led him to pick Germany over Morocco
The 17-year-old Gladbach star says Jürgen Klopp convinced him to represent Germany, despite Morocco’s interest and his family ties to the country.
Wael Mohya has revealed that Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp was the decisive influence behind his choice to represent Germany over Morocco.
Speaking to Sport BILD, the Gladbach teenager acknowledged Morocco’s interest and explained how much his parents’ homeland means to him.
“Morocco have made no secret of their interest in having me represent them,” Mohya said. “However, my parents are from there, so the country is part of my family, and I have huge respect for it.”
His conversation with Klopp, though, left him with little hesitation about accepting Germany’s call-up.
“He convinced me with what he had to say, and then I immediately realised what a really cool guy he is.”
“But the way Jürgen Klopp spoke to me meant I didn’t have to think twice about whether to accept this call-up,” Mohya explained.
“I’m looking forward to spending the coming period with him on the pitch, and I’m convinced that he will help me improve as well,” he added.
Mohya was left out of the Germany squad that beat Serbia 3–1, but could make his debut against the Netherlands on Monday.
