Carney Chukwuemeka called up by Austria after switching allegiance

Carney Chukwuemeka has formally switched his international allegiance to Austria and received his first senior call-up from Ralf Rangnick. The 22-year-old, flourishing at Borussia Dortmund, was named in the 28-man squad for friendlies against Ghana and South Korea and could play a key role in Austria's plans for the 2026 World Cup.

Rangnick, who has long admired Chukwuemeka's technical ability and physical profile, welcomed the addition alongside former Germany youth international Paul Wanner. "We never put any pressure on them, but we made it clear at all times that we wanted them with us.

I am convinced that both will be extremely helpful to Austria and the national team," he stated, as per Krone. Once a bright prospect in England's youth system and a former Chelsea player, Chukwuemeka was born in Vienna to Nigerian parents and raised in Northampton.

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