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Borussia Dortmund: Ex-international Niklas Süle to end career after season
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Borussia Dortmund: Ex-international Niklas Süle to end career after season

From Die Zeit · (8m ago) German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Former German international Niklas Süle, 30, announced he will end his professional football career at the end of the season.
  • Süle, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expires on June 30, has played 299 Bundesliga matches and 49 international games.
  • The decision was finalized after a knee injury sustained in mid-April, though he had considered retiring for some time.

Niklas Süle, a prominent figure in German football, has announced his decision to hang up his boots at the end of the current season. The 30-year-old defender, currently with Borussia Dortmund, revealed his intention in a podcast, stating his contract with the club will not be renewed beyond June 30.

Süle's career has been marked by significant achievements, including 299 appearances in the Bundesliga and 49 caps for the German national team. His decision comes after a recent knee injury sustained in mid-April, which appears to have been the final catalyst for a retirement he had reportedly been contemplating for some time.

His move to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022 from Bayern Munich saw him play 109 competitive matches for the club, scoring three goals. While his career has been notable, the recurring injury issues, particularly to his knee, have undoubtedly played a role in his premature departure from the professional game.

Ich möchte bekanntgeben, dass ich meine Karriere im Sommer beenden werde

— Niklas SüleAnnouncing his retirement from professional football.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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