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Niklas Süle, the 30-year-old defender for Borussia Dortmund, has announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the current season. His contract will expire on June 30, 2026.
Dortmund's Niklas Suele in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Signa Iduna Park. Federico Gambarini/dpa
Former Germany defender Niklas Süle has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the current season.
The 30-year-old Borussia Dortmund centre-back will end his playing career when his contract expires on June 30, 2026, the club said on Thursday.
"I would like to announce that I will be ending my career this summer," Süle said on the "Spielmacher" podcast by 360Media.
The player had been toying with the idea of hanging up his boots for some time. The final decision came after the match in Hoffenheim in April, where he injured his knee.
Süle said he became emotional after Dortmund's team doctor and a physio tested his knee in the dressing room and appeared concerned about a possible cruciate ligament tear.
"I went into the shower and cried for 10 minutes. In that moment, I really thought: 'It's torn'," said Süle in the podcast.
MRI good news made decision clear
"When I went for an MRI the next day and received the good news (that it wasn't a cruciate ligament tear after all), it was one 1,000% clear to me that it was over.
"I couldn't imagine anything worse than looking forward to life – being independent, going on holiday, spending time with my children – only to then have to come to terms with my third cruciate ligament tear," said Süle, whose career has repeatedly been interrupted by injuries.
Dortmund had already announced that the club would not extend the defender's contract after four years with the team.
Niklas Süle will officially retire at the end of the current season, with his contract expiring on June 30, 2026.
Niklas Süle plays for Borussia Dortmund before his retirement.
Niklas Süle announced his retirement during an interview on the 'Spielmacher' podcast, stating he will end his career this summer.
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Champions League winner with Bayern
Süle played 49 times for Germany between 2016 and 2023.
He launched his professional career at Hoffenheim before joining Bayern Munich for the 2017-18 season, where he went on to win five Bundesliga titles, two German Cups and the Champions League in 2020. Süle joined Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
"Thank you for everything, Niki. Together, we've enjoyed great moments and celebrated a few titles. We wish you nothing but the best in your new chapter," Bayern wrote on X.