Representing Germany not on my Christmas wish list – Collins

Super Eagles eligible, Nnamdi Collins, says he is not in a hurry to make his senior debut for the Germany international, adding that he would love to continue his football development, The PUNCH reports.

Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Collins is eligible to represent Nigeria having represented Germany at the youth international level.

The 20-year-old defender is regarded as one of the best young talents in Germany due to his imposing height and pace, with several reports suggesting that he is on the radar of Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann ahead of next year.

Speaking in an interview with Sky Germany, the Eintracht Frankfurt’s defender admitted that it would be a dream to represent the Die Mannschaft but added that it was not on his Christmas wish list for next year.

“It would be a lie if I said otherwise because the dream of playing for the national team really drives me,” he said.

“If one day I had the opportunity to help the national team on the big stage, who wouldn’t be happy? As a child, I always dreamed about it and it was always one of my goals back then. It’s not on my Christmas wish list for next year, because I want to win the next few games and be part of the U-21 European Championship and play a good European Championship. Those are the next steps and goals that I want to achieve. All in all, the national team is of course a wish and dream of mine.”

On claims that he is on Nagelsmann radar, he added, “I didn’t know anything about it myself and had only read about it. I’m not conceited about it or thinking about it in any way now. I think from game to game, always want to win, always give it my all and help my team. Whatever comes in the future, comes, maybe it will come sooner, maybe later or maybe not at all. But I don’t want to put myself under pressure. I want to be in the momentum first and give it my all and win games and then we’ll see what the future brings.”

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