<p>Germany’s current captain and midfielder Ilkay Gündogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday (Aug 19). Gündogan, who played a key role for Germany’s midfield in the last decade called time on his international career amid rumours of his Barcelona exit. The midfielder is rumoured to be on his way out of Barcelona after one season and could potentially return to Manchester City.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="de">Liebes Fußballdeutschland,<br />
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nach einigen Wochen Bedenkzeit bin ich zu dem Entschluss gekommen, dass es an der Zeit ist, meine Nationalmannschaftskarriere zu beenden.<br />
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Ich blicke mit sehr viel Stolz auf 82 Länderspiele für mein Heimatland zurück – eine Zahl, die ich mir so hätte… <a href="https://t.co/IsU4iYCxq0">pic.twitter.com/IsU4iYCxq0</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Ilkay Gündogan announces international retirement</strong></h2>

<p>"After a few weeks of consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career," Gündogan wrote.</p>

<p>"I look back with great pride on 82 international matches for my home country -- a number I could never have dreamed of when I made my debut for the senior national team in 2011.</p>

<p>"My highlight was definitely the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship last summer! After all these years, we finally managed to make the nation proud again -- I'm very happy that I was able to play a part in that,” the statement further read.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/the-stadiums-in-pakistan-pcb-chief-mohsin-naqvi-admits-poor-conditions-ahead-of-champions-trophy-2025-751373">'The stadiums in Pakistan...,' PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi admits poor conditions ahead of Champions Trophy 2025</a></strong></p>

<p>The 33-year-old has 82 international caps at the time of retirement and goes down as the legend of the game for Die Mannschaft. He was promoted to the captain’s role in September 2023 after Manuel Neuer was unable to play for the national side due to injury. He would then keep the role permanently under the regime of new head coach Julian Nagelsmann.</p>

<p>Gündogan’s exit on the international front comes amid his Barcelona future where he has been linked away from the club. He has been reportedly told by the club directors to find a new club while manager Hansi Flick retains an interest in his fellow German. His Barcelona exit could be confirmed within the next 48 years as the Spanish giants look for reinforcement. It is reported that Manchester City are keeping close tabs while Turkish clubs&nbsp;also retain a strong interest in&nbsp;Gündogan’s&nbsp;who has a Turkish background.</p>


Germany’s current captain and midfielder Ilkay Gündogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday (Aug 19). Gündogan, who played a key role for Germany’s midfield in the last decade called time on his international career amid rumours of his Barcelona exit.

Germany’s current captain and midfielder Ilkay Gündogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday (Aug 19). Gündogan, who played a key role for Germany’s midfield in the last decade called time on his international career amid rumours of his Barcelona exit. The midfielder is rumoured to be on his way out of Barcelona after one season and could potentially return to Manchester City. Liebes Fußballdeutschland, nach einigen Wochen Bedenkzeit bin ich zu dem Entschluss gekommen, dass es an der Zeit ist, meine Nationalmannschaftskarriere zu beenden. Ich blicke mit sehr viel Stolz auf 82 Länderspiele für mein Heimatland zurück – eine Zahl, die ich mir so hätte… pic.twitter.com/IsU4iYCxq0 — Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) August 19, 2024 × Ilkay Gündogan announces international retirement "After a few weeks of consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career," Gündogan wrote. "I look back with great pride on 82 international matches for my home country -- a number I could never have dreamed of when I made my debut for the senior national team in 2011. "My highlight was definitely the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship last summer! After all these years, we finally managed to make the nation proud again -- I'm very happy that I was able to play a part in that,” the statement further read. ALSO READ | 'The stadiums in Pakistan...,' PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi admits poor conditions ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 The 33-year-old has 82 international caps at the time of retirement and goes down as the legend of the game for Die Mannschaft. He was promoted to the captain’s role in September 2023 after Manuel Neuer was unable to play for the national side due to injury. He would then keep the role permanently under the regime of new head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Gündogan’s exit on the international front comes amid his Barcelona future where he has been linked away from the club. He has been reportedly told by the club directors to find a new club while manager Hansi Flick retains an interest in his fellow German. His Barcelona exit could be confirmed within the next 48 years as the Spanish giants look for reinforcement. It is reported that Manchester City are keeping close tabs while Turkish clubs also retain a strong interest in Gündogan’s who has a Turkish background.

Germany midfielder Ilkay Gündogan announces international retirement amid club exit rumours

<p>Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented&nbsp;on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel&nbsp;will&nbsp;now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;His primary job&nbsp;though&nbsp;will be to lead&nbsp;Germany in the upcoming Euro 2024, which takes place in their&nbsp;own&nbsp;backyard.&nbsp;</p>

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Alle Infos zur Vertragsverlängerung mit unserem Bundestrainer:<br />
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<h2><strong>Nagelsmann pens new&nbsp;deal</strong></h2>

<p>Upon signing the new deal, the 36-year-old said: “This is a decision of the heart. It is a great honour&nbsp;to be able&nbsp;to train the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances, we&nbsp;have the chance to&nbsp;carry an entire country along with us.”</p>

<p>He continued: “The two victories against France and the Netherlands in March gave us a taste of what was to come. The enthusiasm of the fans really touched me.&nbsp;Together&nbsp;we&nbsp;want to play a successful European Championship at home, we&nbsp;are all fired up for that.&nbsp;After that,&nbsp;I and my coaching team are really&nbsp;looking forward to the challenge of a World Cup.”</p>

<p>Having previously managed Bayern from 2021 to 2023, Nagelsmann&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;to return to the club with negotiations ongoing. He was sacked in favour of Tuchel in March 2023, which saw the club face plenty of criticism.&nbsp;On the verge of winning the treble in the 2022-23 season under Nagelsmann, Bayern only ended up winning the Bundesliga on the&nbsp;final day of the season.&nbsp;The 2023-24 season did not have great success under Tuchel after Bayern’s reign as German champions came to an end after 11 years.</p>

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<p>Since&nbsp;Tuchel’s departure was announced&nbsp;in February, the 36-year-old&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;for a return along with&nbsp;the likes of&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane, Hansi Flick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.&nbsp;According to a few board members, Nagelsmann was the first choice, but they&nbsp;will&nbsp;now have to turn their&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to other names.</p>

<p>On the other hand, despite&nbsp;being asked to leave the club after the current season, Tuchel can still&nbsp;end up winning&nbsp;the biggest prize in club football for Bayern. On&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;he helped Bayern reach the Champions League semifinal after beating Arsenal 3-2 over two legs. Bayern will next face Real Madrid for a place in the final later in the month.</p>


Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who was tipped to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who was tipped to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. His primary job though will be to lead Germany in the upcoming Euro 2024, which takes place in their own backyard. Julian bleibt! 🤝 Alle Infos zur Vertragsverlängerung mit unserem Bundestrainer: 👉 https://t.co/Q4lRhN6rc6#dfbteam #nagelsmann pic.twitter.com/sAUObaJdgA — DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) April 19, 2024 × Nagelsmann pens new deal Upon signing the new deal, the 36-year-old said: “This is a decision of the heart. It is a great honour to be able to train the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances, we have the chance to carry an entire country along with us.” He continued: “The two victories against France and the Netherlands in March gave us a taste of what was to come. The enthusiasm of the fans really touched me. Together we want to play a successful European Championship at home, we are all fired up for that. After that, I and my coaching team are really looking forward to the challenge of a World Cup.” Having previously managed Bayern from 2021 to 2023, Nagelsmann was tipped to return to the club with negotiations ongoing. He was sacked in favour of Tuchel in March 2023, which saw the club face plenty of criticism. On the verge of winning the treble in the 2022-23 season under Nagelsmann, Bayern only ended up winning the Bundesliga on the final day of the season. The 2023-24 season did not have great success under Tuchel after Bayern’s reign as German champions came to an end after 11 years. ALSO READ | Explained: Why Aston Villa's Emi Martinez was not sent off for second yellow card in ECL match Since Tuchel’s departure was announced in February, the 36-year-old was tipped for a return along with the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Hansi Flick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to a few board members, Nagelsmann was the first choice, but they will now have to turn their attention to other names. On the other hand, despite being asked to leave the club after the current season, Tuchel can still end up winning the biggest prize in club football for Bayern. On Wednesday he helped Bayern reach the Champions League semifinal after beating Arsenal 3-2 over two legs. Bayern will next face Real Madrid for a place in the final later in the month.

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