Is the German media jealous of Korea. He is even finding fault with Kastroff, which is unknown.
Germany's Fusval Transfer reported on the 23rd (Korean time) 'Castrov will disappear from Mönchengladbach for a long time'
FusvalTransfer might have to stay without Kastroff. According to the news, Kastroff is heading to the Korea Football Association and could result in having to serve in the military. The Southwest, which is suitable for military service, must serve 18 to 21 months. There are few exceptional cases like Son Heung-min. He said he was exempt from mandatory military service by winning the Asian Games. When asked about the military issue, Kastrov was recently in discussions with the club's management, according to the report, but is now happy as a member of the national team. The rest will be done step by step."
He is a castrope who succeeded in making his A-match debut as the first in the history of the Korean national soccer A team 'mixed-blood player'. Born to a German father and a Korean mother, Kastrov wanted to play in the World Cup under the national flag by changing his affiliation from the German Football Association to the Korean Football Association, and was chosen by coach Hong Myung-bo, who did not turn a blind eye to his determination and outstanding skills. In September, he played in both A matches and raised expectations along with his consistent performance.
He is also active in his team. Kastrov started in the fourth round of the German Bundesliga away game against Leverkusen in the 2025-2026 season at Bayerena in Leverkusen, Germany on the 22nd. This is the first time he has started in the Bundesliga. Kastrov left Würnberg in the second division of Germany in July this year and wore the first division Mönchengladbach uniform. He also played well in the unfamiliar attacking midfielder position and successfully completed his debut as a starter.
It was a different picture than the German media expected. Germany's Bild also reported on the 10th that Castrov joined the Korean national team and could shake his position in his team due to various adaptation problems. However, Castrov improved his condition during the A-match period, and when he returned to his team, he started and played, expanding his position.
In this situation, the German media suddenly pointed out Kastrov's military problem. However, Castrov's military duty is not a big problem at the moment. Under the Military Service Act, multiple citizens born like castroff are automatically converted to wartime labor after the age of 37 if they live abroad. There is no point in military service. However, you must not stay in Korea for more than 6 months of the year before the age of 37, or do economic activities for more than 60 days in Korea. This means that there is no problem at all with his team Mönchengladbach.
Kastrov chose Korea instead of Germany, and the German media's unreasonable view of him is not small. It is unlikely that what the German media is worried about will happen to Kastrov.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
