Dutch-born Ghanaian striker Myron Boadu says he will prefer to play for the Netherlands ahead of the country of his parents.
The 18-year-old's future has become a topic of discussion owing to his fine form for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie so far in the 2019/20 season.
Boadu earned a first-time call-up to the Dutch U-21 team during the recent international break, having earlier featured for the country at U-15 to 19 levels.
However, an injury forced him to withdraw from the senior national team squad.
"That [playing for the Netherlands at senior level] is my priority. I am going for the Dutch national team," Boadu told Voetbal International.
"That is why I was so disappointed that I had to drop out of the Dutch U21 team last week.
"That could have been my debut. I am now fit again.
"The injury was of course disappointing.
"It was the first time in a year that I was selected for a national youth team again. And the very first time at the U21s.
"Hopefully I will get a recall soon."
The Amsterdam-born also shed more light on his Ghanaian background.
"The people, the food, that makes me feel connected," he said.
"Sometimes we speak Ghanaian language at home, but I still don't manage so well.
"I have been to Ghana twice, the last time was 12 years ago. So I hope to return someday."
The highly-rated youngster has scored three goals in five league appearances and two strikes in seven matches in the Europa League so far season..
He scored and assisted another goal as AZ Alkmaar held Serbian side FK Partizan to a 2-2 stalemate draw in the Europa League On Thursday.