Seventeen-year-old Oliver Batista-Meier has national team coaches raving after some sterling performances at U17 level.
But his agent has come out in the press and hinted that the Bayern Munich man should be playing for the U21 side.
And Thies Bliemeister has warned the German FA that they should "be careful" not let the wonderkid slip through their fingers.
Speaking to Bild, Bliemeaister said: “The DFB must be careful that they don’t lose Oliver.
"He can also play for Brazil, and they would love him for their U-21 national team.
“Why shouldn’t such a player be nominated for the U-21 side and skip some years?"
Batista-Meier, who plays primarily as a left-winger, has splayed for Bayern up to U19 level, where he scored 11 goals last season.
Prior to this he really made the headlines when he netted 22 goals in just 17 games for the club's U17 outfit.
This summer he signed a new long-term deal with Bayern, but the club refused to reveal the exact duration of this.
Speaking when he agreed the deal, the teenager said: "I’ve always dreamed of it. I’ll do everything to become a pro here.
"I’m very happy to be here, and I hope I’ll make it to the pros as soon as possible.
And the German giants' Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic added: "Oliver is very talented. We’re happy we’ve secured his services over the long term.
"He’s a fine footballer with a lot of pace and superb dribbling skills. Our goal is to help him improve."
But despite hoping to forge a career in the Bundesliga, the wonderkid could be pulling on that famous yellow of Brazil as oppose to the German white.
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