Armel Bella Kotchap: A top talent on trial with the German national team
By DW
22 September 2022 |
8:21 am
Armel Bella Kotchap is the only newcomer in the German national team’s latest squad. Lauded by Lothar Matthäus, the defender is experiencing a rapid career upswing, but for the time being he’s auditioning for the DFB.
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