'Went in the shower & cried for 10 minutes' - Ex-Bayern Munich star who won Champions League with Bavarian giants announces retirement at just 30 years old
Niklas Sule Confirms Retirement Plans
Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the end of the 2025-26 season. The former Bayern Munich defender revealed the emotional moment that convinced him to walk away from the game.
A Successful Career Marred by Injury
The German centre-back confirmed his decision during an appearance on the Spielmacher podcast while currently sidelined. Sule, who won the Champions League as part of a historic treble with Bayern Munich, has spent the latter part of his career with Borussia Dortmund after joining the club in 2022.
- 30 years old at the time of announcing retirement
- Won the Champions League with Bayern Munich
- Joined Borussia Dortmund in 2022
'Went in the shower & cried for 10 minutes'
Reasons for Retirement
Despite being only 30 years old, the Germany international believes the time has come to step away from the game.
