Arsenal youngster Serge Gnabry has chosen to represent Germany at international level.

The 18-year-old winger had the opportunity to play for the Ivory Coast due to his father being from the African country.

Gnabry, whose mother is German, has instead opted to continue his senior international career with Germany following a number of appearances at youth level.

"Since I have played for the Germany youth teams, it is no question for me that I want to play for Germany by any means," he told Die Welt. "I hope that I can make the leap into the first team."

Gnabry has scored one goal in 12 appearances for Arsenal so far this season.