Mitchell Weiser to Represent Algeria in International Football

The Bundesliga player switches national allegiance from Germany to Algeria, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in major tournaments.

Mitchell Weiser, formerly part of Germany's U21 team, has completed a switch to represent Algeria in international football.
Weiser's eligibility for the Algerian team comes through his maternal grandfather, who was Algerian.
The decision was motivated by Weiser's desire to participate in major international tournaments, feeling Algeria offers better opportunities.
Weiser had a successful stint with Germany's U21 team, winning the 2017 European Championship and scoring the winning goal in the final.
Algeria's national team coach, Vladimir Petkovic, might select Weiser for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.