By Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football on Monday, 19th of August, 2024 after leading his country at the Euro 2024 tournament.
Gundogan, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City last year, made his debut for Germany in 2011 and scored 19 goals in 82 appearances for the national side.
“After a few weeks of consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career,” Gundogan posted on social media.
“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.”
Gundogan featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 and his last international appearance came in their quarter-final defeat to eventual winners Spain.
“My highlight was definitely the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship this summer,” Gundogan said.
This announcement is coming amidst growing speculations about his club career with clubs in England, Spain and Saudi Arabia reportedly interested in the midfielder, who made 51 appearances across all competitions last season as Barcelona finished second in La Liga.
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