Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann has been called up to the United States squad for their forthcoming friendlies against England and Italy, the club have said.
Klinsmann, the son of former U.S. head coach and Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann, holds both German and American citizenship.
The U.S. has not yet confirmed that the 21-year-old, who was invited to take part in a Germany goalkeeper training camp in September, had been called up.
Jurgen Klinsmann said the invitation was “an honour” for his son and a decision about his international representation would be made “should this moment come.”
Flying into the @ussoccer_mnt squad like…
Congrats to Jonathan #Klinsmann who has been called up the USA squad! 💪#hahohe pic.twitter.com/Lt5WKzaZRt
— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) November 12, 2018
Jonathan Klinsmann would still be eligible to play for Germany if he were to make his debut for the United States in one of the friendlies, with FIFA rules allowing a player to switch allegiances until their first competitive match for a country.
Having joined Hertha last year, Klinsmann has played in a Europa League match for the senior team but has largely featured for the under-23s in the regional fourth division.
He has been part of the senior squad for one Bundesliga and one DFB Pokal match this season.
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