Joachim Low says he is keeping the door open for Mario Gotze to return to the international fold with Germany.
Gotze, who scored the winning goal for Germany against Argentina in the 2014 World Cup final, has not played for his country in three years.
The 28-year-old's career took a nosedive after his crowning moment in Brazil, with Bayern Munich deciding to sell him back to Borussia Dortmund two years later following a string of fitness issues.
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His second spell at Westfalenstadion was equally underwhelming, and he was eventually allowed to leave the club as a free agent in the summer transfer window.