Ex-Munich turns up after change: Talent thinks of the Bundesliga - but opposes the DFB?

Hardly left Munich, he turns up a lot. Now the associations are pulling at the U21 international. Meanwhile, he dreams of the Bundesliga.

• Orestis Kiomourtzoglou (21) turns up a lot after his move to Eredivisie. 
• The former Unterhachinger dreams of the Bundesliga.
• Greece's national coach is now digging at the German Under-21 international .

Munich - From F-Jugend * he played in Upper Bavaria, but he really didn't want to make the leap to become a regular in the first team. The change to a smaller league followed . 

What sounds like FC Bayern * happened a little further south. We are talking about the former Unterhachinger Orestis Kiomourtzoglou . Described as "top talent with loyalty bonus *", many were very happy at the game association three years ago about the contract extension of the German-Greek *. After that he was regularly on the pitch, but he was rarely allowed to play over the full season .

SpVgg Unterhaching: Orestis Kiomourtzoglou turns up after a change

The third division one size too big for the young midfielder? Apparently not despite the fluctuating operating times. There were even rumors of a transfer to Werder Bremen *. However, his ascent should n't be quite as steep , Kiomourtzoglou switched to Heracles Almelo * in the Dutch Eredivisie in summer 2019 . 

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A transfer that was obviously good for the talent. In Holland's first division, the defensive midfielder clears away - figuratively and literally. After 24 games - all from the start and only one not over 90 minutes - he can look at outstanding statistics . 

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On average, Kiomourtzoglou captures 8.6 balls per game and initiates a counterattack - top of the league . This development to a sovereign clearer and driver did not go unnoticed in Germany either. In October 2019, Stefan Kuntz's former Haching talent was appointed to the U21 national team *. 

Orestis Kiomourtzoglou made his DFB debut against Spain. Unfortunately, the ex-Hachinger flew off the field in red.

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Will the 21-year-old be an issue for Jogi Löw soon ? The national coach should already be thinking about this. Because the Greek association advertises "Kio". There should even be lively contact, reports the German Press Agency.

DFB: Greek association woos U21 internationals - "a long conversation"

"I had a long conversation with the Greek national coach Johnvan't Schip, " says the ex-Munich with a change of association , "the Greek national team is increasingly relying on young players. He told me that he would like to see me there as a part. We have been in contact since then . "

For Jogi Löw, however , the train did not leave. "I want to try to assert myself in Germany , to use my chance," admits Kiomourtzoglou. If there are no positive signals from the DFB, the mood is likely to change significantly.

Top talent from Unterhaching: Orestis Kiomourtzoglou dreams of the Bundesliga 

If you are honest, the chances of making a debut in the senior team are very slim. Even Champions League participant Robin Gosens is still waiting for it *, but that's another story *. Could Kiomourtzoglou help a return to Germany to come into focus?

Regardless, Orestis Kiomourtzoglou is thinking of Germany's top floor anyway. " It is my dream to play in the Bundesliga *," says the interceptor. His contract with Heracles does not end until 2023.

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