Hoffenheim's Bittencourt would pick Germany over Brazil
Hoffenheim's Leonardo Bittencourt, who holds both a German and a Brazilian passport, says he would choose to play for Germany if he had an invitation from both sides.
| Leonardo Bittencourt. | Photo: Hoffenheim |
At youth level, he was approached by both associations and chose to play for Germany. And Bittencourt - the son of former Brazilian footballer Franklin Bittencourt - says he would probably do the same at senior level.
"I hold both passports, and if the invitation came, I would have to think about it. But I think the focus in Germany is slightly higher," Bittencourt said in an interview with Hoffenheim's club magazine 'Spielfeld' and added:
"I had an invitation from both associations and decided for Germany, so I think I would do the same with the senior national team if I had an invitation from both sides."
Bittencourt, 24, joined Hoffenheim from FC Köln in the summer.
