Telephone call with Ranieri
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Noahkai Banks is one of the most promising talents of FC Augsburg. The 18-year-old central defender made his debut for the professionals at the beginning of the year, and since then seven Bundesliga games have been booked. Instead of at the FCA, he could also have continued his development in Italy. Because in the winter transfer window there was an offer from AS Rome, as he himself confirmed to the “Sport Bild”. Previously, there was only talk of a top 5 club from Serie A.
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“When I found out about the request from AS Rome, it was a huge appreciation for me at first,” said Banks, who also made a phone call by video with Rome’s coach: “In particular, that coach Claudio Ranieri personally tried to personally, was great. In the end, however, I am a player of FC Augsburg and know that the club still has a lot with me. ” In the summer of last year, Banks had signed a professional contract by 2027 at the Fuggerstädters.
According to the magazine, the Giallorossi initially offered 7 million plus 1 million euros in bonuses as a transfer. Later they increased to 10 million plus 2 million euros. However, Augsburg rejected, although the association only took a double -digit million amount with player sales six times. According to information from “Sky”, the Roma continues to observe the situation of Banks and is still interested.
Banks can decide between DFB and the US association
There is still a decision on his national team career. The youngster, who was born in Honolulu in Hawaii, has the US and German citizenship. So far, he went through the U17, U19 and U20 of the United States, in the near future there is a nomination for the A team.
“I am currently feeling very comfortable with the US association, but a final decision has not yet been made for me,” said Banks. “My mother is from Germany, my father lives in Washington. But of course it would be a huge incentive and a childhood dream to be there for the host at the 2026 World Cup in the USA. ”