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Ireland Football World Cup: My heart wanted to go with Ireland - Ryan Johansson

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Ireland Football World Cup: My heart wanted to go with Ireland - Ryan Johansson

Sevilla midfielder Ryan Johansson says his heart is set on going to the Republic of Ireland after finally clarifying his long-term international future. The 20-year-old was born in Luxembourg to an Irish mother and Swedish father.

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Eligible to play for all three countries, he played for Luxembourg at youth level but then signed up for Ireland in 2018 and was unavailable for the U19s. Luxembourg then objected to Johansson representing Ireland because he did not hold an Irish passport while playing for the Grand Duchy, so the former Bayern Munich talent considered playing for Sweden.

However, a change in FIFA's eligibility rules last year allowed the 20-year-old midfielder to appeal his Irish status, and last week FIFA confirmed to the Irish FA that he had been given the green light to play for the Boys in Green. Johansen told FAI TV that it feels good. It's been quite a long wait, but it's been worth it.

I don't think it's quite ruined in yet, to be honest. I think it's nerve-wracking to play with the team and put the jersey on, but it's also exciting. Right now, I'm focused on the next time I get to play with the team. When asked why he chose Ireland so much, he added, there are several reasons, it's never easy to turn down a country I like and I'm very patriotic to all three countries I get to play in, but I have a greater affinity for Ireland.

I have a lot of families there, my mother is Irish, but soccer was also a big factor in my decision. Also the professionalism of the Irish coaches and the way they handled everything, and the opportunities the FAI staff created for me to be able to play for Ireland. Playing with the Ireland U19 team was a great experience. For more about to know Football World Cup Hospitality Packages click here.

I think I was well received in the team by the coaches and the players, so several reasons led me to this decision. But when it came down to it, when my parents asked me those questions about whom you wanted to play for and what your final decision was, in some ways, it was a no-brainer to choose Ireland.

That's where my heart wanted to go. Johansen now hopes to finally make Stephen Kenny's first team. The young man has big dreams. Like most national teams, I want to play in the European Championship and the World Cup. I think with the talent Ireland has now, anything is possible.

You see a lot of young players playing in the first team and I think that's a big advantage for Ireland in the future. I hope, and I believe, that Ireland can achieve amazing things in soccer. Hopefully, there will be some trophies and some silverware. That's the ultimate goal.

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