From FIFA World Cup triumph to Serie A stardom: 2014 world champion with Germany calls time on career after brilliant journey

After nearly two decades at the pinnacle of European soccer, a 2014 FIFA World Cup winner and current Serie A star has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season.

After nearly two decades at the pinnacle of European soccer, a 2014 FIFA World Cup winner and current Serie A star has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old defender revealed the emotional news in a heartfelt message on social media, confirming that this summer will mark the final chapter of an exceptional journey.