One of the breakaway star in this season’s Italian Serie A is 19 year old Lecce left back Patrick Dorgu who has so far played 23 matches in his debut season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Dorgu who has been linked with a host of teams in the summer transfer window is still undecided over his international future as he is eligible for both Nigeria and Denmark. He is presently a youth international for Denmark.
Presently in camp with the Danish U21 side, he was asked about playing for Denmark at the Euros, which will effectively killed any dream or chance of switching his allegiance to Nigeria, and he stayed coy on that very significant decision.
“I haven’t thought about that. Everyone dreams of being able to represent their country,” Dorgu told bold.dk.
“I was born in Denmark and have African roots, and right now I haven’t thought about having to make a choice.
“I just play football and let it come with time.”
In November 2023 when we spoke with his representative, he revealed that playing for Nigeria is an option his client will consider judging by the fact that he is eligible to play for his roots.
” He is Nigerian so you can’t rule it out. Presently he is with the U21 of Denmark and we will like it to be that way and see what the future holds. Interesting to note is that his rise and career decisions have been spot on so far, and the same route we will use when it’s time to make a decision on his international future”, a representative of OUS group who recently entered into a partnership with CAA Base on managing the left back told OwnGoalNigeria.com.
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