Eintracht Frankfurt's Bundesliga professional Martin Hinteregger ends his football career with immediate effect.
The Hessians announced this surprising decision by the 29-year-old this Thursday.
"I enjoyed the victory in the Europa League so much because I knew then that it would be my last big victory celebration with the fantastic fans in this city, which has become my second home," said Hinteregger in the club's announcement Football Bundesliga Clubs.
He had already thought about ending his career last fall.
The contract with Europa League winners Frankfurt, which was valid until the end of June 2024, will be terminated.
Sport director Markus Krösche said: "Martin's decision came as a surprise to us, but he explained his perspective and reasons to us in an impressive and convincing manner.
So there was no question for us to comply with this sportingly painful but humanly understandable wish.”