Maxi Oyedele, a Manchester United academy product, has been included in Poland's squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal and Croatia.

The 19-year-old is set to make his first senior national team appearance, having impressed for his new club, Legia Warsaw, so far this season.

Oyedele moved to the Polish outfit this summer after spending 12 years with English giants Manchester United.

The midfielder began his youth career with Beechfield United and Burnley in 2011 before moving to the Old Trafford club the following year.

He signed his first professional contract with the Red Devils in 2022 and was sent on a season-long loan to Altrincham.

Last year, he played on loan at Forest Green Rovers and left his parent club to join Legia Warsaw this summer.

Born to a Polish mother and Nigerian father in Salford, England, Oyedele pledged his international future to Poland.

Maxi Oyedele to represent Poland The decision was made after the Polish Football Association contacted him, as he already represented the country's youth teams.

Maxi Oyedele to represent Poland

The decision was made after the Polish Football Association contacted him, as he already represented the country's youth teams.

In a recent interview, his father, Ayo Oyedele, explained how the player decided to play for Poland. He said via All Nigeria Soccer:

“I think he is closer to Poland than to Nigeria, where I come from and whose colours he could also represent.

"He has only been to Africa once in his life, and he has been here quite often - I have flown here with him more than ten times.

"Although he grew up in England, he has always felt good in Poland. It is his second home. He knows the culture and the language."