The German world champion Mats Hummels announces the end of his career

The German Mats Hummels, world champion in 2014 in Brazil, announced on Friday that he will end his career after the season, at 36, in a video posted on his Instagram account. “I fight with my emotions there. The moment that no footballer can avoid happened. After 18 years in which football gave me so much, I put an end to my career this summer,” said Mats Hummels. Passed by the youth teams of Bayern Munich from 1995, Hummels became a professional in the Munich club, and evolved during his career between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, before trying this season an experience in Italy at AS Rome. Central defender, he put on the jersey of the German selection for the first time on May 13, 2010 at 21 and has 78 CAPES (the last on November 21, 2023). He participated in the German triumph at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, notably scored the goal of victory in the quarter-finals against France (1-0).

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Kevin de Bruyne formalized this Friday his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season. The Belgian midfielder, who will be free this summer, is of interest to clubs in MLS and Saudi Arabia. But not only.

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In a letter addressed to Manchester City supporters on his social networks, Kevin de Bruyne announces his departure after the season.

“Seeing that, you probably suspect what will follow. So I'm going to go straight to the point and tell you that the months that follow will be my last as a Manchester City player,” writes the Belgian midfielder.

“None of this is all easy to write but all football players know that this day ends up arriving. This day has happened and you deserve to hear it first in my mouth. Football led me to you and to this city. To continue my dream, without knowing that this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people … They gave me everything. I had no other choice than to give everything.

“Whether you like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle and I are more than grateful for what this place means for our family. Manchester will be forever registered on the passport of our children and, more importantly, in each of our hearts. It will always be our house.”

“We cannot thank the city, the club, the staff, my teammates enough, and the family for these ten years. Each story has an end but that will have been the best chapter. Take advantage of these last moments together.”

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According to the Gazzetta dello SportAC Milan is very close to recruiting a new sports director, Fabio Partici, passed by Juventus and currently in Tottenham.

“We have not yet concluded any agreement with anyone,” said Giorgio Furlani, CEO of the club. “I will not comment on roles or subjects, but we are preparing because we want to improve the sporting side. Ibrahimovic? There may be some confusion outside. Ibra will stay in this project, we work well together. For me, nothing has changed in relation to a few weeks ago.”

Considered a talent for PSG youth teams, Mahamadou Sangaré will leave Paris this summer. Several clubs, including those of City Football Group would like to welcome the young attacker.

>> All the details here: the young Mahamadou Sangaré will leave PSG

While the Italian press announces a keen interest in AC Milan for Roberto de Zerbi, OM is not worried. Within the Marseille club, the future of the 45 -year -old Italian coach is not a subject and the idea is still to build on a three -year cycle. Especially since Zerbi himself said he wanted to know the Champions League with the Phocaeans.

>> All the details here: from Zerbi tracked by AC Milan? For OM, there is no subject

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