“The decision is final” – Noahkai Banks on choosing Germany over the United States
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12-second readNoahkai Banks has switched his international allegiance to Germany, making his debut for the DFB U21 team during the last international break, according to Bulinews. Banks, a 19-year-old centre-back born in Honolulu, Hawaii, had previously represented the United States at youth level, making 12 appearances.
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Noahkai Banks has switched his international allegiance to Germany, making his debut for the DFB U21 team during the last international break, according to Bulinews. Banks, a 19-year-old centre-back born in Honolulu, Hawaii, had previously represented the United States at youth level, making 12 appearances. He moved to Germany at a young age and has now committed to representing Germany internationally.
Banks stated that his decision to represent Germany is final, citing his upbringing in Germany and his desire to play for the country. In an interview with Sky, he explained that he spent a long time discussing the decision with his family and ultimately feels German. He also mentioned that he did not play at the World Cup in the USA.
Banks' decision to switch allegiance was reported by Bulinews, with the player expressing his commitment to representing Germany going forward. He emphasized his desire to "wear the eagle on my chest," symbolizing his allegiance to the German national team.
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After previously representing the United States at youth level, Noahkai Banks switched his international allegiance to Germany during the last international break, making his debut for the DFB U21 team. Speaking to Sky over the weekend, the 19-year-old made it clear once and for all that he will represent Germany at international level going forward. “I spent a very long time discussing it with my family, and I also didn't play at the World Cup in the USA,” added the centre-back, who was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but moved to Germany at a young age.
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