Ebnoutalib Commits to Germany After Jurgen Klopp Call
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Ebnoutalib has chosen Germany over Morocco after receiving a direct call from Jurgen Klopp.
What we know
- Ebnoutalib was eligible to represent Morocco through his family background and held discussions with the Moroccan federation.
- The forward said Klopp’s approach decided the issue, explaining that the chance to work with the Germany coach was impossible to reject.
- He has been named in Klopp’s 44-player experimental Germany group for the coming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
- Ebnoutalib has scored four times for Frankfurt this season, having played Regionalliga football with FC Giessen only two years ago.
- Klopp visited Frankfurt’s training base earlier this month, when the first contact over an international call-up was made.
- The striker also spoke with Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, though he said the exchange was not extensive. He stressed that he feels connected to both countries and will continue supporting Morocco.
Next step: first Germany cap could settle eligibility
Germany are preparing for Nations League matches, including a major meeting with the Netherlands. Ebnoutalib is hoping to make his senior debut, which would formally commit his international future to the German Football Association.
The 24-year-old said he was on a sports pitch during a day off when Klopp’s number appeared on his phone. He initially expected a routine check-in, but said the call left him emotional as he reflected on his rapid rise from Giessen.
Ebnoutalib has been impressed by Klopp’s early work in camp. He said the coach carries immediate authority because of his career, while remaining approachable in conversations. The striker added that Klopp has already pushed the group towards his familiar high-energy, pressing-based style.
