Rize-born star shining in Germany, Can Uzun, announces his national team choice

Nürnberg's goal machine Can Uzun has rejected Germany and chosen the Turkish National Team. The 18-year-old striker will be included in the squad for the friendly matches against Hungary on March 22 and Austria on March 26.

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Rize-born star shining in Germany, Can Uzun, announces his national team choice

Can Uzun, who plays for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga and has caught the attention of the German Football Association, has made his national team choice in favor of Turkey.

According to a report by Çağatay Çelik from Habertürk, the 18-year-old striker has chosen Turkey for the senior national team, just as he did for the youth categories. Can Uzun, whom the German Football Association had also been working to recruit, recently met with Hamit Altıntop, the Turkish Football Federation board member responsible for national teams.

It has been learned that the head coach of our senior national team, Vincenzo Montella, plans to call up Can Uzun to the squad for the friendly matches against Hungary on March 22 and Austria on March 26.

In a previous interview, Can Uzun stated, "Soykan Başar called my father and asked if I wanted to play for the Turkish National Team, and I was very happy. My dream was to wear the national team jersey. I am very proud to wear this jersey."

The 18-year-old striker has recorded 14 goals and 3 assists in 22 matches for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga. Can also wore the Turkey U17 national team jersey 12 times, scoring 7 goals in those matches.

Uzun, who is originally from Rize, was born in Germany. The 1.86-meter-tall striker draws attention with his physique.

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