05.03.2025 22:30
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken action to bring 19-year-old Mert Kömür, who plays for Bundesliga team Augsburg, into the national team. According to reports in the German press, federation officials went to Mert's home and presented him with a future similar to that of Kenan Yıldız. The German Football Association, which does not want to lose the young player, is considering giving the talented number ten a chance primarily in the U21 team.
The 19-year-old midfielder Mert Kömür, who plays for Bundesliga team Augsburg, has drawn attention with his performance. The young footballer, who holds both German and Turkish passports and whose choice of national team is a matter of curiosity, has prompted both countries' federations to take action.
TFF WENT TO HIS HOME
According to a report in Bild, both federations are closely monitoring the 19-year-old player. The report stated that Mert, who has been playing for the German team since 2019, is becoming increasingly valuable and has caught the attention of both the Turkish and German football federations. It was reported that officials from the Turkish Football Federation visited the young star at his home and offered him a future with the national team. Information was shared that efforts are ongoing to integrate Mert Kömür into the Turkish National Team, similar to Kenan Yıldız.
GERMANS' PRIORITY IS U21
The German Football Federation (DFB) expressed that they do not want to lose Mert Kömür and are considering giving the young player a chance to play primarily in the U21 team. It was reported that Augsburg officials have already recognized Mert Kömür's importance and plan to extend his contract, which runs until 2027, early.
MERT'S SEASON PERFORMANCE
Mert Kömür has played 19 matches this season with Augsburg. In these matches, Mert stayed on the field for 729 minutes and achieved a performance of 2 goals and 1 assist. The current market value of the 19-year-old attacking midfielder is shown as 2 million Euros, and his contract with the German team continues until 2027.