Malik Tillman approved for switch to US from Germany by FIFA

Published May 31, 2022 11:51 AM

By The Associated Press

Bayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman has been approved for a change of association from Germany to the United States, according to FIFA. Tillman, who turned 20 on Saturday, was born in Germany to a father in the U.S military and a German mother. He played for the U.S. under-15 team in 2016 and for Germany at several youth levels. Tillman made his Bundesliga debut with Bayern Munich on Dec. 14 and has played in four league, two Champions League and one German Cup matches this season. Tillman could make his U.S. debut in Wednesday’s exhibition against Morocco in Cincinnati.

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