Kayode says representing Italy was an easy choice after youth-team pathway
Brentford defender Michael Kayode says he found it easy to choose Italy over Nigeria after progressing through the Italian youth teams. The available report gives no details about any senior international appearances or a change in his eligibility status.
Brentford defender Michael Kayode says choosing to represent Italy rather than Nigeria was an easy decision. Punch Nigeria reported that Kayode based the choice on his experience with Italy’s youth teams. The defender came through the Italian youth setup before deciding which country to represent.
Kayode has Nigerian links, as shown by the report’s comparison between Italy and Nigeria. However, the supplied material does not provide details about approaches from either country, the timing of his decision or the specific youth teams involved. It also does not state whether Kayode has played for Italy’s senior side, whether he has appeared in a competitive international match or whether any eligibility issue remains.
No quotation beyond the assessment that the decision was easy is included in the source material. The report identifies Kayode as a Brentford defender and presents his international choice as the central issue. It does not include a response from Nigeria or additional comments from Italian football authorities.
His explanation, as reported, is that his development through Italy’s youth teams made the decision straightforward.
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