Mats Hummels: Farewell to a football legend!

Mats Hummels: Farewell to a football legend!

Rom, Italien - Mats Hummels announced today that he will end his active football career in the coming summer. The 36-year-old, who is currently under contract with AS Rome, has announced the decision via social media such as Instagram and X. Hummels ’contract expires in June and after an impressive career that lasted over 18 years, he will give up his football shoes. The news was taken up by the many fans who accompanied him during his career with mixed feelings.

Hummels ’career is rich in success. It was an integral part of the German national team, which won the world championship title in Brazil in 2014. He scored five goals in 78 international matches, including the important 1-0 winning goal in the quarter-finals against France and a goal at the 4-0 start against Portugal. He completed his last international match in November 2023 under the new national coach Julian Nagelsmann.

club career and success

The defensive player belonged to both Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich, where he was a total of five times German champion and three times DFB Cup winner. During his time at Dortmund, Hummels played more than 500 competitive games and is considered a legend of the association. He also lost the 2013 Champions League final with Dortmund against Bavaria, which ended 1-2. Borussia Dortmund recently recognized him as a "black and yellow legend" and thanked him for his achievements.

Currently Hummels plays at AS Rome, where he is no longer part of the regular formation, is always considered an important experience. "I would like to thank the clubs with which I played - as Rome, Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich and the German national team - for everything," said Hummels emotionally about his career.

an end full of gratitude

The announcement of his career end has also attracted the attention of coaches and experts. National coach Julian Nagelsmann described Hummels as "role model for an entire generation of defenders". His impressive career is considered decisive for the development of young players.

The football world will remember Hummels as a player who was passion, talent and dedication for his teams on the pitch. With his career end, not only one chapter ends in his life, but also an era that has shaped many fans and the football division alike.

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