After almost two decades at the top of European football, A FIFA World Cup winner in 2014 and the current Serie A Star has announced that he will retire at the end of the season 2024-25. The 36-year-old defender revealed the emotional news in a heartfelt message on social media and confirmed that this summer will highlight the last chapter in an exceptional journey.
With a sparkling CV that includes a World Cup, several Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions League finals, this experienced center-back has made an indelible mark on the game. His announcement sent a ripple through the football world – an era is about to end.
Halfway through the farewell message we can finally confirm his name: Mats Hummelsone of Germany’s most successful defenders of his generation, will hang up his boots in June after one Remarkable 18-year career. “I’m struggling with my feelings right now. Now comes the moment that no football player can avoid. After more than 18 years and so many things that football has given me, I end up my career this summer,” Hummels said in a post that was both nostalgic and filled with gratitude.
After coming through Bayern Munich AcademyHummels debuted in the first team at the age of 18 in 2007. But it was his move to Borussia Dortmund 2008Originally on loans, which saw his career really flourish. Under the direction of Jürgen Klopp he became a Mainstay in a Dortmund page that won two Bundesliga -Titles And reached 2013 UEFA Champions League FinalJust to lose to Bayern Munich at Wembley.
In 2016, the defender returned to Bavaria, where he added Three further Bundesliga crownsbefore making a second swap back to Dortmund 2019. Over his two Stints he played 508 matches for black and yellowto become a club legend. He would also add one DFB Cup and several Super Cups to his trophy cabinet during his time in Germany.
International scene and global glory
For Germany earned hummels 78 international caps between 2010 and 2023Point Five goals And plays a crucial role in the national team’s biggest triumph in modern times. At FIFA -VM 2014 in BrazilHummels was one of the prominent artists and helped Marshal a defense that lifted Germany to their fourth world title.
“When I see all this, I know how much this trip, all the way has been due to me; how extraordinary it was to be able to experience it,” Hummels reflected in a video montage and remembers the highlights of his career.
“It takes a lot – just to have the right coach at the right time, be at the right time, have the right teammates at the right time. And I have seen so many guys, so many coaches, as I am very guilty,” he added.
Last chapter in Italy
After his second magic formula at Dortmund, Hummels finished one last move in 2024 and went with Like Roma at a free transfer. Although he is at the twilight of his playing days, the experienced center -back has contributed significantly in Rome, which makes 18 performances in all competitions in the current campaign.
Despite whispering a potential contract extension, the announcement confirmed on Friday that his business with Roma will be his last. It also means that Hummel’s long and decorated career ends in Serie A.A suitable ending for a player who has competed at the highest level throughout Europe.
“I will miss it – I will miss it terribly,” He ended. And we will too.
