German defender Niklas Süle has announced his retirement from professional football. The player, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expires at the end of the season, spoke openly on the "Spielmacher" podcast about his 13-year career, his role in teams, and his unique personality. This is reported by Goal.com .
Süle emphasized that he never tried to be like others. He noted that although he wore the captain's armband at Borussia Dortmund, he was not the type of captain to shout on the pitch, and at Bayern he felt comfortable because others handled that task. The player expressed pride in staying true to his principles.
An unexpected moment occurred at the end of the interview: Niklas Süle paused the conversation and brought in a McDonald's bag from the next room. Saying he was hungry, he began eating a hamburger with journalist Sebastian Hellmann. The situation amused those involved in the conversation.
Süle did not hide that he faced weight-related issues during his career. He admitted that while playing for Bayern, he would sit in a sauna wearing a raincoat to shed extra weight before weigh-ins. He emphasized that he values maintaining his human qualities more than his sporting successes.
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