Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says leaving Chelsea and committing to Germany over England were the best decisions of his fledgling career.
The 19-year-old was born in Stuttgart to a German mother and British father and was raised in the UK – later playing for Southampton and Chelsea’s youth sides.
But in 2019 he returned to his home country and joined Bayern Munich – where he has made a real name for himself and become a regular member of the first team.
“I’m desperate to perform well and make myself part of that squad – my first World Cup would be an amazing feeling,” he told the BBC.
“I want to take it up a notch, more physicality, stamina, get into better goalscoring positions and defensive discipline.
“Hansi Flick’s style of play with Germany is more aggressive, like it was when he was at Bayern. We want to win the ball back high up the pitch to start attacks. It also means the opposition are further away from goal. We practise our high pressing a lot in training.”
Musiala – who has 12 caps for Germany after making his debut last year – said German football had the edge over England because they have more leagues at younger age groups and give players freedom and a winning mentality.
“In Germany, we have a league in the academy from under-10s, whereas in England we don’t have a league until under-18s.
“You have a lot less pressure and more time to develop yourself and you can play a lot freer. With the tactics here in Germany you get taught to win at a young age.”
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