German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has retired from international soccer, the 33-year-old said on Monday (August 19).
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.
