Overview

• Bastürk told Bild that the Turkish setup has followed Ünal for a long time and placed him on its list.
• Ünal is a Germany U17 international who, according to Bild reporting, declined a recent call-up to the German U18s.
• The 17-year-old has impressed for Hertha’s youth sides with four goals and two assists in six U19 matches and three goals plus one assist in four Regionalliga outings.
• His contract at Hertha is reported to be nearing expiry, and multiple Bundesliga clubs are said to be monitoring him.
• No national-team switch or transfer has been confirmed, underscoring the ongoing contest between the DFB and Turkey for dual-national prospects.