Kaan Ayhan: ‘I want to continue my football career in Germany’

Kaan Ayhan

Kaan Ayhan has dismissed reports linking him with a move to the Turkish Super League.

The 20-year-old centre back spoke to the ‘Tam Saha’ football magazine about his future.

“I was born and raised in Germany and want continue my football career here,”Ayhan said.

“The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in the World and its popularity continues to increase.”

The Yellow Canaries are considering a €5 million bid for the 20-year-old defender according to Eurosport Turkey.

The 20-year-old defender was also recently called up to the senior Turkish national team squad but did not play against Brazil or Kazakhstan.

Ayhan was born in Germany to Turkish parents, the young defender was eligible to represent both Turkey or Germany at international level.

The Turkish U21 international has made 12 appearances for Schalke this season.