Süle Announces Retirement

Centre-back Niklas Süle has ended his playing career, making the announcement after a knee injury in Hoffenheim. The 29-year-old feared a cruciate ligament tear, which would have been his third such injury, and decided retirement was the best path forward. tbzikra.org

Süle joined Borussia Dortmund in 2022 from Bayern Munich, making 109 appearances and scoring three goals for the club. He enjoyed memorable moments including nearly winning the Bundesliga in his first season and reaching the Champions League final in his second. The defender expressed deep appreciation for the connection he felt with Dortmund's fans and the city itself.