In Turkey he can become a national hero.
Here in Germany there is a big risk that if he doesn’t play well in a few games he will immediately be hunted by the media. This has been seen often enough with players like Özil etc. who were simply chased off the court and burned by the media.
In addition, the probability of winning titles with the German national team in the next few years is probably as high as in Turkey. Things could get better at the next World Cup at the earliest, when he would only be 21.
I would be very happy to see Uzun in the German national team’s uniform, but I believe that the Turkish national team offers more advantages for him personally at the moment. Of course, that could change in a few years if we manage to create something like a “redemption team” here. But if Uzun chooses Turkey, from a German perspective it would probably be a clear case of: right place, wrong time
The example of Özil is always used, but it is completely inappropriate. The big shitstorm only came when he was photographed with Erdogan as his president.
Not when he’s just strolling around the field listlessly again.
He was also criticized, but not because he has Turkish roots.
In general, I don’t notice any particular aggression against players with a migration background (apart from those who are forever old).
Neither with previous players like Khedira, nor currently with guys like Sane.
The chance of winning the title is just a (unfortunately long) snapshot. Yes, what Germany is playing is catastrophic. But if the German team manages to get their horsepower on the field again, Germany will be in the top 8 in the world in terms of player material.
I might be laughed at or criticized for this, but I currently only see three teams that are really better in terms of individual players. Especially France, but also England and partly Brazil.
All other teams are at eye level with us (if there were a functioning team on the field again)
This cannot be compared with Turkey at all. In Turkey, players who are currently playing in the second German league or in Serie A, as strikers have scored a goal so far, have a legitimate chance of getting a place in the European Championship squad.
Don’t get me wrong, they are great talents, but what would happen in Germany if Ouedrago and Weiper were in the Euro 24 squad.
But because we have so many top people in his position in Germany, I understand (in terms of sport) if you take the other route.
On the other hand, such a young guy could still take his time deciding which path he wants to take.
And yes, his family comes from Turkey, but I think it’s a shame that players of Turkish origin in particular so often choose their supposed homeland, where they are actually only on vacation, and not the region in which they live (Gelsenkirchen , Regensburg, Nuremberg)