Arsenal Midfielder Gedion Zelalem About to Jump Off the U.S. Soccer Radar: Nightly Soccer Report

March 11, 2014 . Arsenal, German National Team, Leagues: EPL, United States, US, US National Team

Gedion Zelalem

Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem looks set to break the hearts of US soccer fans as he appears set to jump off the US soccer radar to pursue an international career with Germany instead of the United States, according to a report by NBC Sports writer Richard Farley.

The talented midfielder, who made his Arsenal senior debut aged 16 in January, has been called up to Germany’s U-17 squad, and if he plays for that team, he won’t be able to switch to the US for his international playing career.

Farley writes “Germany’s first qualifier is March 26 against Georgia, but given…

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