No leap into the U21: FC Bayern talent Paul Wanner remains a U17 national player

“Needs match practice and patience”

The offensive talent Paul Wanner (16) from FC Bayern Munich, who was recently courted by the Austrian Football Association, will not make the jump to the U21 national team of the DFB. This was announced by the association at the request of the “table football” with. The magazine reported a few weeks ago that the 16-year-old was about to be called up to coach Antonio di Salvo’s selection.

“Paul Wanner is an exceptional talent and we are happy for him that his development at Bayern Munich has now been rewarded with his first Bundesliga appearances. Our common goal with Paul and the club is to continue to promote this talent in the best possible way. For this, Paul needs a lot of ambition and challenges, but above all match practice and patience. He can get this match practice in the U17s, in a familiar environment,” the “kicker” quoted a statement from the DFB press office.

The second youngest debutant in Bundesliga history had played seven times for the DFB U17s. The association does not categorically rule out selective use in older age groups: “Of course we are constantly monitoring developments. If we all agree that a new challenge is good for Paul’s development, there’s always the possibility.” From the DFB’s point of view, taking on responsibility among peers and gaining important match practice at competitive level is “for the individual development of Paul most valuable.”

The youngster made three appearances for FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga within two weeks in January and, according to FCB sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, signed a “long-term professional contract” with his training club on Deadline Day. Most recently, Wanner received a starting market value of 750,000 euros at Transfermarkt.

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