Tunisian football has suffered a major setback, as Rani Khedira has reportedly decided against representing the national team, with Radio Mosaïque FM reporting that the Union Berlin midfielder has turned down the opportunity to play for Tunisia.
This firm decision puts an end to the federation’s repeated attempts over the past few months to convince the player to join the Eagles of Carthage.
Born in Germany to a Tunisian father and a German mother, Sami Khedira’s younger brother was regularly approached to bring his experience and physical presence to the Tunisian midfield.
However, the 32-year-old chose to decline the call-up, feeling that he did not deserve a spot on the team at the expense of players who had gone through the entire qualifying process.
This statement definitively clarifies Rani Khedira’s international future, as he has chosen to focus exclusively on his club performances with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
For the Tunisian national team, this chapter is now closed, and the coaching staff will have to look to other players to strengthen their midfield ahead of upcoming African competitions.
