In the last call of the Peruvian teamone of the big novelties was the reputation of Oliver Sun. The Danish-born player had been contacted by coach Juan Reynoso on his European tour months ago and when the two met, the strategist expressed his intention to be able to count on him in the Bicolor. However, before a possible call-up, the 22-year-old full-back had to process his documents to be considered a Peruvian citizen and be called up to the Peru team.
Ultimately, the footballer’s environment accelerated the documentation and Sonne received Peruvian citizenship, which is why he was nominated for the double date of the South American qualifiers in this final tender.
Afterwards the President of the Danish Federation said, Jesper Mollerspoke up and stated that he was sure that the coach of the senior national team, Kasper Hjulmand, or the youth strategist Oliver Sonne had contacted him.
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“I’m pretty sure Kasper Hjulmand or our national youth coach have spoken to him at one level or another. And I am confident that our national coaches always choose the best players,” he told Danish media BT.
In addition, the manager was aware that the player from Silkeborg IF of the Danish Super League had the opportunity to play for Peru due to his dual nationality, but He made it clear that his country’s coaches could not promise him any privileges.
“And we always knew that Sonne had the opportunity to have dual citizenship, but as with all players, national coaches cannot promise players an exception. And I don’t know what the other confederations are seducing with,” he said.
What did Oliver Sonne say after being summoned to Peru?
The winger spoke after attending the training sessions of the Peruvian team led by Juan Reynoso and assured that it was an honor to be in the country and that it was nice to feel the affection of the fans.