An African-born striker is now the subject of age-cheating accusations.
A newly released documentary by German broadcaster ProSieben has revealed bombshell claims regarding Germany international Youssoufa Moukoko.
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The striker, who was born in Yaounde in Cameroon, is alleged to be actually 24 years old and not 20, as many believe.
Joseph Moukoko, a man who previously claimed to be the Borussia Dortmund star's father, said he helped ensure the situation was less conspicuous to increase the player's chances in Europe.
According to DW, Joseph Moukoko said during the film:
"My wife was employed by an agency that works for BVB's sponsor Evonik, and I was employed directly by BVB.
"That's how we received money every month. We didn't work. We got the money that way."
Dortmund were quick to react to the claims, informing Sky Germany:
"In the case of Youssoufa Moukoko, the biological parents and the date of birth are derived from official identification documents and birth certificates issued by a German authority.
"These documents are still valid today and are the basis for playing authorisations and permits for clubs, regardless of whether they are domestic or foreign, and of course also for association teams such as the German U21 national team."
Moukoko is currently out on loan at French side OGC Nice, where he has already registered 7 Ligue 1 appearances and scored two goals.
With some speculation swirling around Moukoko's future at Nice, the club's manager recently brushed off any suggestions that the forward's loan contract could be terminated.
"I am committed, the club are committed and the player is committed too. The thought [of a loan termination] isn't even there," said Nice head coach Franck Haise after this past weekend's game against Montpellier.
"Instead, we're thinking about how we can make sure that the player is more incisive and decisive."
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